As a Woman
The Fertility, Hormones, and Health Podcast with Dr. Natalie CrawfordNavigating your hormones shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Hosted by double board-certified fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford, this podcast cuts through the noise to bring you science-backed insights on fertility, hormone health, and reproductive wellness without the overwhelm.Whether you're trying to conceive, managing a diagnosis like PCOS or endometriosis, or simply want to understand your cycle and feel better in your body, you're in the right place. From IVF to perimenopause, egg quality to inflammation, each episode delivers real education and actionable tools plus expert interviews and powerful patient stories.This is your trusted resource for the truth about your body and your roadmap to feeling empowered in your health as a woman.
Latest episodes
Feb 14, 2021 • 48min
100: How It Started
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she celebrates 100 episodes of the As a Woman Podcast. In this episode, she is talking about her journey in medicine - why medicine, matching in Emergency Medicine, switching to OB/GYN and deciding to do REI. She talks about learning who she is along the way and starting her instagram and this podcast. Your questions answered at the end. XOXO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 8, 2021 • 51min
099: Humanism in Medicine, with Dr. Laura Vater
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Dr. Laura Vater about humanism in medicine. Laura is an advocate for not losing yourself in the practice of medicine but also caring for the human who is your patient. She is an avid writer, a hematology and oncology fellow, and a huge supporter of women chasing their dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 1, 2021 • 27min
098: The Semen Analysis
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford, board certified OBGYN and REI, as she talks about the semen analysis. Learn about male infertility and what the normal evaluation entails. Discover what each value means and how you can learn to interpret what is normal and what is not. How does environment, lifestyle, exposure and age impact sperm? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 24, 2021 • 52min
097: Postpartum, with Doctor Mommy MD
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Dr. Michelle Rockwell about life postpartum as both a physician and a mom. Listen as they talk about life adjusting to new motherhood - including breastfeeding, sleeping, postpartum depression and asking for help. This transition to new mom is so difficult for all, and the pressure on working moms to act like everything is perfect can be overwhelming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 17, 2021 • 37min
096: Donor Egg IVF
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about donor egg IVF. The past to choosing donor oocytes is often filled with heartache and this choice is difficult for so many. Listen as she talks about questions to ask your clinic, things to consider, and the difference between fresh and frozen eggs. Should you do genetic testing? What does your clinic offer? Will you tell your future children? Learn more here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 11, 2021 • 23min
095: Habits and Goals
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about habits and goals. Think through goal setting but in a way that will create actionable change. Identify what in your life can help you work toward achieving the things you need. Listen as she discusses taking an honest assessment of your dreams and goals and learning what habits need to change to see results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 3, 2021 • 1h 5min
094: Social Media, with Mama Doctor Jones
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Mama Doctor Jones, Dr. Danielle Jones about life as a prominent social media advocate. Danielle and Natalie are internet besties who met IRL after becoming friends on IG. Together they advocate for women's health education and empowerment. As founders of Pinnacle Conference, they take this desire to the next level - stay tuned for an exciting Pinnacle announcement for 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 27, 2020 • 1h 1min
093: Secondary Infertility, with Dr. Flora Sinha
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talk with Dr. Flora Sinha about secondary infertility. Listen as this board certified internal medicine physician talks about balancing motherhood and medicine, decisions about having children in a 2 physician household, and what it was like struggling with secondary infertility. Learn why she decided to leave treatment and celebrate life as a family of 3 for now, and maybe forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 20, 2020 • 26min
092: The COVID Vaccine
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the COVID vaccine and the latest updates. She is discussing the false claim that the COVID vaccine will cause infertility or sterilization and breaking down where that rumor came from. She reviews the ASRM guidelines regarding vaccination in pregnancy, trying to conceive or undergoing fertility treatments. Learn more so you can make the best decision for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 6, 2020 • 1h 2min
091: PCOS and Acne, with Dr. Shari Marchbein
Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she interviews Dr. Shari Marchbein, board certified dermatologist and expert in adult female acne, about PCOS and acne. Listen as they discuss hormones, mediations, topics, and more. PCOS and acne are both diseases with significant associated stigmas, and sharing your story can help provide more attention to these medical diseases which impact women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
