Trying to conceive can come with an overwhelming list of recommendations. Supporting your health does not require doing everything perfectly.
In this episode of the Empowered Nutrition Podcast, Erin Skinner, DCN, RD, IFNCP, FAND, welcomes Caitria Thiele, L.Ac., licensed acupuncturist and founder of Connected Healing, to explore her whole-person approach to fertility support.
They discuss adequate nutrition, exercise and recovery, thyroid and metabolic health, sleep, and everyday environmental exposures. Erin also shares how under-eating, over-exercising, and missing periods in her twenties shaped her concerns about fertility and influenced major life decisions.
Their conversation offers a compassionate starting point for building sustainable habits and seeking individualized care without the pressure of perfection.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
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Why eating enough matters alongside food quality
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How under-fueling and exercise habits relate to reproductive-health concerns
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Why thyroid symptoms deserve individualized assessment
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How sleep and recovery fit into preconception care
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How to approach everyday product changes gradually
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Why ingredient-rating apps and online protocols have limitations
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How professional support can help you navigate conflicting advice
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Medical Disclaimer
This episode provides general education and includes the speakers' clinical perspectives. Nutrition and lifestyle support do not guarantee pregnancy or replace medical fertility evaluation. Consult qualified healthcare professionals for individualized testing and treatment.
