In today’s episode I interview Diane Ducarme who shares her expertise on migraines, including a holistic approach that combines Western science and Eastern medicine to understand and treat this complex condition. She explores the intricate connections between hormones, stress, gut health, and migraines, emphasizing the body's logical nature and its ability to heal when given the right support. Through personalized nutrition and comprehensive tracking, Diane has helped numerous women not only manage their migraines but also improve their overall health and fertility. Her approach highlights the importance of listening to one's body and addressing root causes rather than just treating symptoms.

Episode Highlights:

• Diane's skiing accident that significantly impacted her health which was catalyst that pushed her to work in health and wellness.
• A comprehensive overview of migraines, explaining their duration, location, and accompanying symptom.
• The connection between hormonal fluctuations and migraines.
• How hormonal changes can trigger migraine attacks and the relationship between estrogen drops and liver toxin processing.
• How stress impacts migraines along with cortisol and its role in triggering migraine attacks.
• Vagus nerve and gut-brain axis, how digestive issues and gut health can directly impact migraine occurrence.
• Diane's holistic approach to treating migraines and helping improve fertility outcomes.

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• For full show notes and guest related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/136

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In today's episode, I’ll share how your sleep habits can influence your time to conception. Recent research has shed light on the profound effects of sleep on reproductive health for both men and women. From regulating crucial hormones to improving egg and sperm quality, proper sleep plays a vital role in optimizing your hormones for fertility. I dive into the science behind sleep and fertility connection, the 6 different types of insomnia and why insomnia happens along with my top 10 practical tips to improve your sleep hygiene to help you get pregnant.

Episode Highlights:

• The different sleep stages and how the body heals through each stage
• The impact of sleep disruption on reproductive hormones and overall health
• What the research is saying for optimal sleep and time to conception
• The 6 different types of insomnia, their causes and symptoms
• Top practical tips for sleep hygiene to help you conceive

Related Links:

• APPLY FOR THE BRONZE PACKAGE HERE --> Enrolment Opens March 6, 2025
• Apply for the Silver or Gold Package with Nora here
• For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/135

Grab Your FREE Resources:

• Just starting your TTC journey? Download my Eat To Get Pregnant Guide
• Having trouble getting and staying pregnant? Download my Top 3 Things To Do When You’re Not Getting Pregnant
• Wondering what supplements to take to help you conceive? Download my Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

In today’s episode I interview Ronit and Vida, founders of Wenatal. They each share their personal ‘later in life’ fertility journey, their challenge with pregnancy loss and the inspiration behind their prenatal supplement company which is to provide comprehensive, high-quality supplements and education to support couples who are trying to conceive. We dive into the importance of both the male and female role in fertility, the challenges of the conventional medical approaches to getting pregnant and how to improve egg and sperm quality through targeted supplementation and nutrition.

Episode Highlights:

• Ronit and Vida’s personal challenges with pregnancy loss in their 40’s and why they started WeNatal.
• The challenges they experienced with the conventional medical system and how they found functional medicine to help them conceive.
• Challenging the notion that egg quality is solely determined by age.
• The importance of focusing on mitochondrial health and how nutrients can improve egg quality.
• The significance of high-quality supplements and what to look for on supplement labels.
• Third-party testing, bioavailable nutrients, and the importance of specific forms of vitamins like methylfolate.
• The importance of male fertility and how antioxidants can significantly improve conception and live birth rates.
• How to focus on mindset, gratitude, and taking proactive steps to optimize your health before conception.

Related Links:

• Apply for the Bronze Package Here - Enrolment opens March 6, 2025
• Apply for the Silver or Gold Fertility Coaching Package here
• For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/134

Grab Your FREE Resources:

• Just starting your TTC journey? Download my Eat To Get Pregnant Guide
• Having trouble getting and staying pregnant? Download my Top 3 Things To Do When You’re Not Getting Pregnant
• Wondering what supplements to take to help you conceive? Download my Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.