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by Brooke Boskovich | CEO & Founder of The Fertility Dietitian
Brooke Boskovich is a Functional Medicine Dietitian specializing in Fertility and this is The Fertility Dietitian Podcast where she helps couples uncover the barriers that are preventing them from optimizing their fertility & teaches you how to work with your body to finally take home a healthy baby. Each week she will be diving into different topics on fertility and sharing her perspective on physiology, metabolic health, nutrition & lifestyle approaches that have helped hundreds of couples get pregnant after years of heartache despite unexplained infertility, recurrent loss, endometriosis, male factor infertility, PCOS and more.
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- 1 weeks ago16 min
The Fertility Vitamins You're Probably Missing: How Vitamins A, D, E and K Support Egg Quality, Sperm Health and Implantation
If you've been told your fertility testing looks "normal" but you're still not getting pregnant, there's an important group of nutrients that may be getting overlooked. Vitamins A, D, E, and K play critical roles in egg quality, sperm health, implantation, immune function, hormone production, and your baby's earliest stages of development—yet they're rarely evaluated before fertility treatment begins. In this episode, I'm breaking down why these fat-soluble vitamins matter so much for fertility, where to find them in food, what the research says about deficiency, and why gut health and gallbladder function are just as important as the nutrients themselves. Understanding how these vitamins work together can help you build a healthier foundation before pregnancy and support better fertility outcomes naturally. "When your body has the raw materials it needs, it often performs exactly the way it was designed to." - Brooke Boskovich. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why vitamins A, D, E, and K are essential for fertility The role of fat-soluble vitamins in egg quality and sperm health Why vitamin A has been misunderstood for years How vitamin D supports implantation and pregnancy Why vitamin E is one of the most overlooked fertility antioxidants How vitamin K works together with vitamins A and D Why oxidative stress damages reproductive cells How gut health and gallbladder function affect nutrient absorption The best food sources of fertility-supportive fat-soluble vitamins When lab testing may be helpful before trying to conceive — Connect & Learn More: Support the show: Please leave me a comment or a review wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4faTvVq Learn more about this episode: thefertilitydietitian.health Contact me: brooke@thefertilitydietitian.health Check out my Digital Store: thefertilitydietitian.health/shop Facebook: facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian Instagram: instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YouTube: youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
- 2 weeks ago16 min
The Long-Term Effects of Birth Control on Fertility, Gut Health and Hormones
If you took hormonal birth control as a teenager—or spent years on the pill before trying to conceive—you were probably told it was safe, effective, and something you could simply stop when you were ready to get pregnant. What many women weren't given was the full picture of how long-term birth control use may influence gut health, nutrient status, immune function, hormones, bone health, and the environment where your eggs are maturing. This episode isn't about fear or blaming women for choosing birth control. It's about informed consent and understanding what your body may need after years of hormonal contraception. I'm breaking down what the research tells us about birth control and fertility, why symptoms can appear after stopping the pill, and the steps you can take to rebuild nutrient stores, support your gut, improve egg quality, and prepare your body for a healthy pregnancy. "You can't undo 15 years of birth control overnight, but you absolutely can rebuild what was lost." - Brooke Boskovich. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why hormonal birth control and fertility deserve a bigger conversation What informed consent should look like when prescribing birth control My personal experience starting birth control at 15 How hormonal birth control may alter the gut microbiome The connection between gut health, inflammation, and immune dysfunction Why long-term birth control use may increase nutrient demands Key fertility nutrients commonly impacted by hormonal contraception How birth control during adolescence may affect bone health Why the three to four months before ovulation matter for egg quality How nutrient depletion and inflammation can influence fertility Why symptoms often return after stopping birth control The difference between managing symptoms and addressing root causes What I evaluate after long-term hormonal birth control use How to rebuild your health and prepare for pregnancy after the pill — Connect & Learn More: Support the show: Please leave me a comment or a review wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4faTvVq Learn more about this episode: thefertilitydietitian.health Contact me: brooke@thefertilitydietitian.health Check out my Digital Store: thefertilitydietitian.health/shop Facebook: facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian Instagram: instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YouTube: youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
- 3 weeks ago15 min
Why Endometriosis Surgery Doesn't Fix Infertility: Excision Surgery, Immune Health, Inflammation, and Natural Fertility Support
If you've been told that surgery is your only answer for endometriosis—or maybe you've already had excision surgery and you're still struggling to get pregnant—this episode is for you. Excision surgery can be one of the most valuable tools available for women with endometriosis when it's performed by a highly skilled surgeon. But surgery alone doesn't treat the underlying immune dysfunction, inflammation, or metabolic factors that influence how endometriosis behaves. In this episode, I'm breaking down what excision surgery can and cannot do, why fertility doesn't always improve after surgery alone, and how supporting your body before and after surgery can dramatically change your long-term fertility outcomes. "Your genes may load the gun, but your environment often pulls the trigger." - Brooke Boskovich. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why endometriosis is a whole-body inflammatory disease—not just a reproductive condition The difference between excision surgery and ablation surgery Why excision surgery has lower recurrence rates What endometriosis surgery can improve—and what it cannot How immune dysfunction affects fertility with endometriosis Why inflammation, gut health, and hormones matter after surgery The role of egg quality in endometriosis-related infertility Functional lab testing I commonly recommend before and after surgery Nutrition and lifestyle strategies that support fertility with endometriosis How to create a personalized plan beyond surgery or IVF — Connect & Learn More: Support the show: Please leave me a comment or a review wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4faTvVq Learn more about this episode: thefertilitydietitian.health Contact me: brooke@thefertilitydietitian.health Check out my Digital Store: thefertilitydietitian.health/shop Facebook: facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian Instagram: instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YouTube: youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
- 4 weeks ago22 min
The Hidden Link Between Autoimmunity and Infertility
If you've been trying to conceive for months or even years and no one has talked to you about your immune system, this episode is for you. One of the biggest misconceptions in fertility is that autoimmune diseases only matter once they've been diagnosed. But the reality is that immune dysfunction often begins years before symptoms ever appear. During that time, chronic low-grade inflammation can quietly influence hormone production, egg quality, implantation, and your ability to maintain a healthy pregnancy. In this episode, I'm breaking down why your immune system matters for fertility, why autoimmune conditions have become so much more common, and—most importantly—what you can do to create a healthier environment for conception. The good news? Having an autoimmune condition does not mean you can't have a healthy pregnancy. Your genes are not your destiny. Every meal, every night of restorative sleep, every walk outside, every effort to improve gut health, stabilize blood sugar, and lower inflammation sends your immune system new information. Small changes, repeated consistently over time, can completely change the environment where fertility begins. "Every meal, every night of sleep, every walk outside is sending your immune system new information." - Brooke Boskovich. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why autoimmune diseases can affect fertility years before symptoms appear How chronic inflammation impacts egg quality, implantation, and miscarriage risk Why Hashimoto's thyroiditis is commonly missed during fertility testing The connection between gut health and immune regulation Why thyroid antibodies should be included in every fertility workup Environmental factors that increase autoimmune risk and fertility challenges How blood sugar, sleep, stress, and circadian rhythm influence immune function The nutrients that support immune balance and reproductive health Functional lab testing to investigate immune-related fertility barriers Practical strategies to calm immune dysfunction naturally — Connect & Learn More: Support the show: Please leave me a comment or a review wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4faTvVq Learn more about this episode: thefertilitydietitian.health Contact me: brooke@thefertilitydietitian.health Check out my Digital Store: thefertilitydietitian.health/shop Facebook: facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian Instagram: instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YouTube: youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
- Jun 25, 202616 min
How Sarah Got Pregnant at 39 After 7 Years of Infertility, 2 Miscarriages, and 2 Failed IVF Rounds Without IVF
If you've been told your age is the reason you can't get pregnant, that your eggs are "too old," or that IVF is your only option, this episode is for you. Today, I'm sharing one of my favorite client success stories because it highlights what's possible when we stop accepting "everything looks normal" as an answer and start investigating the real barriers standing in the way of fertility. Sarah and Mike (names changed for privacy) had been trying to conceive for seven years. They experienced two miscarriages, two failed IVF cycles, and were running out of hope. After taking a root-cause approach to uncovering the factors affecting both egg quality and sperm quality, they conceived naturally. In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly what we found, what we changed, and why this story offers hope for anyone navigating infertility. "Hope comes from understanding your body—not guessing what's wrong." - Brooke Boskovich. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why age is only one piece of the fertility puzzle How egg quality is influenced by your internal environment Why unexplained infertility is often an incomplete investigation The functional lab markers that revealed Sarah's biggest fertility barriers Why sperm quality matters just as much as egg quality How nutrition, digestion, inflammation, and metabolic health affect fertility Why DNA fragmentation and sperm morphology can improve The lifestyle changes that helped support a healthy pregnancy Why fertility is about creating the right environment—not finding a magic supplemen — Connect & Learn More: Support the show: Please leave me a comment or a review wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4faTvVq Learn more about this episode: thefertilitydietitian.health Contact me: brooke@thefertilitydietitian.health Check out my Digital Store: thefertilitydietitian.health/shop Facebook: facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian Instagram: instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YouTube: youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
- Jun 18, 202616 min
Why Your Hormones Are Low: The Mitochondrial Connection to Fertility
If you've been trying to conceive for months or years, feel exhausted, and have been told your hormones are low, you may have been focusing on the wrong piece of the puzzle. Many women come to me with low testosterone, low metabolized cortisol, low energy, poor recovery, and low libido. They've tried supplements, changed their diet, and sometimes even pursued hormone replacement therapy, yet they still don't feel like themselves. In this episode of The Fertility Dietitian Podcast, we're exploring a missing piece of the hormone conversation that almost nobody is talking about: mitochondrial health. Your mitochondria don't just produce energy—they play a critical role in hormone production, egg quality, and fertility outcomes. When mitochondrial function declines, hormone production often struggles too. Understanding this connection can help you take a more effective root-cause approach to improving fertility. "Healthy mitochondria are the foundation of healthy hormone production." - Brooke Boskovich. In This Episode, You'll Learn: What mitochondria are and why they're essential for hormone production The connection between mitochondrial health and fertility hormones Why normal DHEA with low testosterone and low cortisol may indicate a deeper issue Common signs and symptoms of mitochondrial dysfunction How chronic stress, poor sleep, blood sugar imbalance, and gut health impact hormone production Why mitochondria are one of the most important factors influencing egg quality The relationship between mitochondrial health and embryo development Why hormone replacement doesn't always address the root cause of low hormones Practical ways to support mitochondrial health naturally The key nutrients required for healthy mitochondrial function and fertility — Connect & Learn More: Support the show: Please leave me a comment or a review wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4faTvVq Learn more about this episode: thefertilitydietitian.health Contact me: brooke@thefertilitydietitian.health Check out my Digital Store: thefertilitydietitian.health/shop Facebook: facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian Instagram: instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YouTube: youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
- Jun 11, 202615 min
5 Fertility Nutrition Mistakes Diet Culture Taught You That Could Be Making It Harder to Get Pregnant
Diet culture has spent decades teaching women that eating less is better, fat is something to avoid, carbs are the enemy, and weight loss should always be the goal. But when you're trying to conceive, those messages can work against your body in ways you may not realize. Fertility isn't about shrinking yourself—it's about creating an environment where your body feels safe, nourished, and supported enough to reproduce. In this episode of The Fertility Dietitian Podcast, I'm breaking down five common fertility nutrition mistakes rooted in diet culture and explaining why they may be impacting your hormones, ovulation, egg quality, and overall fertility. If you've been doing everything "right" according to traditional diet advice but still aren't getting the results you want, this episode will help you understand what your body actually needs to thrive. "Fertility thrives in an environment of abundance, not deprivation." - Brooke Boskovich. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why healthy fats are essential building blocks for fertility hormones The connection between cholesterol, hormone production, and egg quality How nutrition habits from the last 90 days influence fertility today Why consistency matters more than perfection for conception The truth about carbohydrates and their role in ovulation and hormone health How low-carb diets may negatively impact fertility in some women Why whole-food fiber supports gut health and reproductive health better than processed fiber additives The link between gut microbiome diversity and fertility outcomes Common signs you may not be eating enough protein for fertility The fertility-supportive nutrients found in high-quality protein sources Why fertility thrives in an environment of nourishment—not restriction — Connect & Learn More: Support the show: Please leave me a comment or a review wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4faTvVq Learn more about this episode: thefertilitydietitian.health Contact me: brooke@thefertilitydietitian.health Check out my Digital Store: thefertilitydietitian.health/shop Facebook: facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian Instagram: instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YouTube: youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
- Jun 4, 202615 min
PCOS (Now PMOS), Fertility & IVF: Why IVF Is Not Your Only Option
If you've been diagnosed with PCOS—or what is now officially called PMOS—and you've been told IVF is your next step, this episode is for you. One of the biggest misconceptions in fertility care is that PMOS automatically means IVF. In reality, many women are never given a full explanation of what's actually driving their symptoms, irregular cycles, or fertility challenges before being referred straight to treatment. In this episode, we're breaking down the recent name change from PCOS to PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome), what this shift means for women's health, and why PMOS is far more than an ovary condition. We'll discuss the metabolic, hormonal, inflammatory, and fertility factors involved, why a whole-body approach matters, and how addressing root causes may help improve ovulation, egg quality, fertility outcomes, and long-term health. "You deserve a deeper investigation before being told IVF is your only option." - Brooke Boskovich. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why PCOS was officially renamed PMOS and what the change means The difference between polycystic ovary syndrome and polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome Why PMOS is considered a whole-body condition, not just a reproductive disorder The connection between insulin resistance, fertility, and hormone imbalance Why many women with PMOS are undiagnosed Common misconceptions about weight, insulin resistance, and PMOS Why IVF may not address the root causes of fertility challenges in PMOS The long-term health risks associated with PMOS The diagnostic criteria for PMOS Blood work, hormone testing, and functional testing that can help identify root causes How gut health, mineral status, and thyroid function impact fertility Nutrition and lifestyle strategies that support ovulation and metabolic health Why improving overall health can improve fertility outcomes, whether or not IVF is part of your journey — Connect & Learn More: Support the show: Please leave me a comment or a review wherever you listen to this podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4faTvVq Learn more about this episode: thefertilitydietitian.health Contact me: brooke@thefertilitydietitian.health Check out my Digital Store: thefertilitydietitian.health/shop Facebook: facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian Instagram: instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YouTube: youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
About The Fertility Dietitian | Functional Fertility Info in your Ears
Brooke Boskovich is a Functional Medicine Dietitian specializing in Fertility and this is The Fertility Dietitian Podcast where she helps couples uncover the barriers that are preventing them from optimizing their fertility & teaches you how to work with your body to finally take home a healthy baby. Each week she will be diving into different topics on fertility and sharing her perspective on physiology, metabolic health, nutrition & lifestyle approaches that have helped hundreds of couples get pregnant after years of heartache despite unexplained infertility, recurrent loss, endometriosis, male factor infertility, PCOS and more.
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