The Egg Whisperer Show

In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I welcome Dr. Katie Lee, a holistic and integrative functional dentist, to answer real-life questions about the surprising connection between oral health and fertility. We cover practical advice, debunk myths, and provide actionable tips for optimizing both dental and reproductive health. Plus, we're talking about how visiting a dentist is so important as part of your fertility journey that I'm considering adding a "D" (for dentist) to The TUSHY Method.  Welcome to "TUSHY-D!" We dive into how the oral microbiome affects hormones, fertility, and pregnancy outcomes, including topics like gum inflammation, dental anxiety, and systemic inflammation markers. Dr. Katie also shares simple, evidence-based strategies couples can implement to protect their oral and reproductive health, plus the top products and tests she recommends for anyone planning a pregnancy. In this episode, we cover: Daily habits and oral care tips that support fertility and overall reproductive health Safety of dental procedures, X-rays, and managing dental anxiety before IVF How oral microbiome imbalances, gum inflammation, and systemic inflammation affect hormones and fertility Partner oral health, PCOS, and other conditions that influence conception Recommended natural oral care products, testing options, and actionable strategies for preconception planning   Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

In this episode, we discuss the comprehensive guide 'The Expert Guide to Fertility: Boost Your Chances for Pregnancy' by Dr. Artie Kumar and Dr. Sanfilippo. The book provides crucial information on navigating the challenging journey to fertility. Dr. Kumar shares the background and vision behind the book, recounting how it was shaped by her and Dr. Sanfilippo's experiences and conversations with patients. The discussion covers diagnostic tests for fertility, treatment for endometriosis, and the importance of understanding medical, emotional, and financial aspects of fertility. Additionally, Dr. Kumar offers insights into how the book aims to educate and empower readers by giving them the vocabulary to better communicate their experiences and needs. Read the full show notes on my website. Get The Expert Guide to Fertility: https://www.amazon.com/Expert-Guide-Fertility-Chances-Pregnancy/dp/1421447061/ Would you like to learn more about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 15th, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

We’re talking all about donor conception and infertility advocacy on today’s podcast episode with my wonderful guest, Victoria Nino. Victoria is the creator of Expecting Anything, a blog where she candidly shares her journey through infertility, IVF and motherhood through donor eggs. She is also the founder of Infertility Unfiltered, a platform dedicated to sharing raw, honest stories about infertility without the pressure of a positive outcome. Victoria has published her first children’s book, Our Hearts Match, which helps parents have important conversations with their donor-conceived children and to emphasize the bond that parents share with their children outside of DNA. She is on a mission to normalize donor conception, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have her on the show. Her work offers a message of hope, resilience, and understanding for those on their own fertility journey. During our conversation, we talked about: 💙Why it's important to hear unfiltered narratives about infertility 💙Victoria’s fertility story, including what led her to consider donor eggs and what happened when she was ready to have a second child 💙Her inspiration for writing Our Hearts Match 💙What people should know about donor conception and third party reproduction Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website.   Find Victoria Nino's website here.   Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Discover all the answers to some of the most common questions you may have about your menstrual cycle, hormones in your menstrual cycle, ovulation, implantation, and the 2ww (two week wait).  If you are trying to get pregnant, you may have heard the term—two week wait, the often nervous time of waiting between ovulation and taking a pregnancy test. For many, this is a dreaded time because it’s hard to know exactly what is happening. But by learning more about your cycle, you can have more knowledge about what might happen.  The implantation window is during the two week wait. Since progesterone is the hormone responsible for supporting implantation, it must be present during the entire implantation window. You can track your progesterone during this window by tracking PdG, progesterone in urine.  Proov has unique testing capabilities to test PdG during the implantation window to confirm successful ovulation.  Studies show PdG levels are incredibly important for implantation and pregnancy success, for example, women with high PdG during the implantation window were 75% more likely to get pregnant. In contrast, women with low PdG had a miscarriage rate of 90%.  Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. You can find more about tracking your implantation window and PdG at Proov (and get 20% off): https://proovtest.com/discount/AIMEE20 Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

I’m excited to have joined Meg Faith recently for an Instagram Live on “For The Baroness,” and delighted to be sharing our conversation on The Egg Whisperer Show. In this episode, we dive into how tailored approaches can transform fertility journeys, especially when it comes to customizing treatment plans based on unique patient needs. We covered everything from the importance of a thorough diagnosis to exploring innovative treatments like ovarian PRP and rapamycin. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. We discussed the critical importance of understanding every patient’s story and why I believe, “There’s just no such thing as unexplained infertility.” From cutting-edge treatments to the emotional rollercoaster of fertility journeys, join us for this moving conversation. In this episode, we cover: My path into fertility care and why personalization matters How I approach diagnosis first (including the TUSHY Method) before treatment When to consider innovative options like ovarian PRP and rapamycin—and what to avoid Practical strategies for handling failed transfers and managing conditions like adenomyosis Hope, resilience, and real patient stories that inform the future of fertility care   Resources For the Barreness on IG For the Barreness’ Website Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

With women waiting to have children later in life, one of the most commonly asked questions I hear is "How Old is "Too Old" to have a Baby?" I'm excited to talk about this topic in this week's show, so you have all the #fertilityfacts you need to plan your fertility future. Regardless of your age, it is smart to get your fertility levels checked. We now live in a world where tests that can help paint a picture of your fertility levels and diagnosis are both more accessible and affordable. It’s for that reason that I recommend to anyone that thinks they may want a family someday to get their TUSHY checked. Read the full transcript on my website. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

You all know that I talk about gathering a fertility TEAM when you are a fertility patient. TEAM stands for  T: Therapist E: Eating and Exercise A: Acupuncture M: Mindfulness and meditation I’m speaking with two Egg Whisperers visiting with us from Seattle, Washington, Stephanie Gianarelli and Dr. Lora Shahine. They are experts in all aspects of fertility.  I invited them on to discuss the A of TEAM = ACUPUNCTURE. Stephanie is a fertility acupuncturist in downtown Seattle. Dr. Lora Shahine is a reproductive endocrinologist specializing in infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss at Pacific NW Fertility and IVF Specialists in Seattle. Together, they have written a book called Planting the Seeds of Pregnancy.  We are talking about the role that Chinese Medicine plays in fertility treatment, and they will share the benefits of acupuncture during treatment, as well. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website You can learn more about Dr. Lora Shahine and find her book by clicking here. Stephanie Gianarelli at Acupuncture Northwest Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/trailblazing-the-sperm-donor-industry-with-dylan-morgan-of-cascade-cryobank Join me on the latest episode of the Egg Whispers Show as I dive deep with Dylan Morgan from Cascade Cryobank!  Cascade Cryobank is revolutionizing the sperm banking industry with the first Early Disclosure program in the United States. This groundbreaking initiative allows consenting donors to connect with recipient families once a live birth is reported, setting a new standard for the industry. By facilitating these early connections, it helps children born through donor sperm understand their genealogy from an early age and alleviates any uncertainty about future contact for the donors. In addition to this innovative approach, Cascade Cryobank is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of donors. They conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations and offer the most expansive gene panel in the industry. With a fresh and diverse donor catalog and a commitment to transparency, Cascade Cryobank is not only redefining industry norms but also leading the way in fostering open and honest donor-recipient relationships. Here’s a little bit about what Dylan and I cover in this episode: Breaking barriers with the Early Disclosure program in the sperm banking industry. The journey and motivations behind founding Cascade Cryobank. Insight into the screening and selection process for sperm donors. Advice for individuals and couples considering sperm donation. The importance of mental health in donor selection. The future of sperm banks and the impact of Cascade Cryobank's innovative approaches.   Don't miss this fascinating discussion, especially if you're interested in the latest advancements in reproductive technology and donor programs. Cascade Cryobank stands out in the sperm banking industry due to its groundbreaking Early Disclosure program, which allows consenting donors to connect with recipient families after a live birth is reported. This innovative approach not only helps children born through donor sperm understand their genealogy from an early age but also mitigates the uncertainty of future contact for the donors. Furthermore, Cascade Cryobank employs comprehensive mental health evaluations and offers the most expansive gene panel in the industry, ensuring the highest quality of donors. With a fresh and diverse donor catalog and a commitment to transparency, Cascade Cryobank is redefining the norms and leading the way in promoting open and honest donor-recipient relationships. Resources: Website: www.cascadecryobank.comContact: service@cascadecryobank.com Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

I’m talking all about the benefits of known sperm donation with Danielle Winston of The Seed Scout @theseedscout on today’s brand new episode of The Egg Whisperer Show.⁠ ⁠ When Danielle and her partner, practicing pediatrician Dr. Paige Kennedy-Winston, were looking to build their own family, they quickly realized the space of sperm banking was riddled with roadblocks for most families.⁠ ⁠ The process was highly impersonal, the anonymity and lack of diversity adding to the problem, and options seemed extremely limited. That’s when Danielle and Dr. Kennedy-Winston took matters into their own hands and found their own donor. ⁠ ⁠ They got the idea for their sperm donor matchmaking concierge service, The Seed Scout, from their own first-hand experience. With Danielle’s business and law background and Dr. Kennedy-Winston’s pediatric experience, they made The Seed Scout a reality by taking a human-centered, ethical approach to known sperm donation that’s founded on the belief that it’s a basic human right to know the identity of one’s donor and genetic origins.⁠ ⁠ In this conversation, Danielle and I talked all about:⁠ ⁠ 💙How The Seed Scout is different from traditional sperm banks⁠ 💙The extensive screening process used to make sure donors are aligned with their clients⁠ 💙Why it was so important to learn about and build from the perspective of donor-conceived individuals⁠ 💙How The Seed Scout guides families through the legal and logistical aspects of donor conception to ensure a smooth, ethical process⁠ 💙How they balance the seriousness of family planning with creating a fun and fulfilling experience for their clients⁠ ⁠ If you’re curious about sperm donation and want to understand the process, your most ethical options, and how you can actually make this fun, you’re not going to want to miss this episode!⁠ Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. Resources: The Seed Scout’s websiteThe Seed Scout on Instagram Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I welcome Dr. Larisa Corda, an internationally recognized fertility specialist, obstetrician-gynecologist, and the visionary behind The Conception Plan. She’s sharing her five-pillar framework: Nutrition, Exercise, Stress Management, Toxin-Free Living, and Sex/Relationship, that empowers people to reclaim their fertility journeys in an integrative way. This conversation offers hope, healing, and practical strategies for anyone trying to conceive naturally, going through IVF, or seeking a deeper connection with their overall well-being. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website In this episode, we cover: The origins of The Conception Plan and how it blends medical expertise with holistic principles How the five pillars can support emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of fertility Practical ways to integrate this framework into IVF or other medical treatments The role of spirituality in fertility and how to connect with it in a personal, accessible way Real stories of transformation from patients who embraced the plan Dr. Corda’s vision for the future of fertility care and collaboration between holistic and conventional medicine Resources: You can find Dr. Larisa Corda’s website here. Connect with Dr. Corda on Instagram Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.