Everything I Wish Women Knew About Fertility | Dr. Natalie Crawford

This week on Certified Oversharer, I'm joined by Natalie Crawford, MD — a double board-certified fertility doctor, author of The Fertility Formula, and host of the As a Woman Podcast with over 5 million downloads. Dr. Crawford takes a whole-body approach to fertility, combining lifestyle and functional medicine with science-backed facts to help women better understand their bodies and advocate for themselves. She's helped thousands of patients and followers navigate their fertility journeys with clarity, education, and empowerment. In this episode, we get real about infertility — and challenge a lot of what women have been told. From why "waiting a year" might not always be the best advice, to how inflammation, stress, and everyday toxins could be impacting your fertility, Dr. Crawford breaks it all down in a way that actually makes sense. We talk about the small lifestyle changes you can start making today, including what to cut out, how chronic stress affects your hormones, and practical ways to feel more in control during the process. We also dive into the realities of fertility treatment — including whether IVF is being pushed too soon, why "unexplained infertility" might not be so unexplained, and the importance of understanding the why behind your diagnosis. Dr. Crawford shares insight on supplements that are actually worth it (and which ones can do more harm than good), the role of peptides and GLP-1s, and clears up major myths around birth control, hormone testing, and what regular cycles really mean for your chances of getting pregnant. If you've ever felt confused, frustrated, or overwhelmed trying to understand your fertility — this episode is for you. Because infertility isn't just a diagnosis… It's often a symptom, and you deserve to know what your body is trying to tell you. 📱 Let's stay unfiltered together: Instagram → / certoversharer TikTok → / certoversharer Donate to the Bundle of Joy Fund here: https://my.onecause.com/fundraiser/organizations/sf-0013c00001oc5vBAAQ/fundraisers/fundraiser:ab5198f8-01d1-435a-b00c-1492a0d3a106/friendly  The Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund helps hopeful parents afford IVF, and every dollar brings families one step closer to their long-awaited bundle of joy. Learn more: https://bundleofjoyfund.org/ What if you could actually remove excess skin—without surgery? ellacor® with Micro-Coring® Technology is now FDA-cleared for body skin laxity — the only scarless, permanent skin removal solution without thermal heat or scalpels. By removing tiny amounts of skin, ellacor supports natural tightening as the skin heals. ➡️ Learn More: https://qrco.de/bgcUeX 🍹 Big Rack Vodka: Smoother than your last situationship. All-natural. No fake flavors. Just dangerously drinkable vibes. Grab yours at https://www.bigrackspirits.com/ or ask about it at your local bar! 21+ only. Enjoy responsibly.