Episode 44

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17th Feb 2025

Plant-Based Fertility: Nourishing Your Hormones Naturally

In this episode of Egg Meets Sperm, Dr Aumatma is joined by Dr Ritamarie Loscalzo. Join us as we discuss, “Plant-Based Fertility: Nourishing Your Hormones Naturally”. If you’re trying to conceive, then this episode is for you! 

Dr. Ritamarie the founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, is passionately committed to transforming our current broken disease-focused system into a true healthcare system where every practitioner is skilled at finding the root cause of health challenges and uses the wisdom of nature combined with modern scientific research to restore balance. Dr. Ritamarie, a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with Certifications in Acupuncture, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, and HeartMath®, specializes in insulin, thyroid, adrenal, and digestive imbalances. She’s also a master at using palate-pleasing, whole fresh food as medicine, and is a best-selling author, speaker, and internationally recognized nutrition and functional health authority with over 30 years of clinical experience. Her podcast, Reinvent Healthcare, provides health and wellness practitioners around the globe to be part of the movement to provide root-cause care to people in need.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The Truth About Plant-Based vs. Carnivore Diets: Is one REALLY better for fertility? We explore the science and practicality (or impracticality!) of different dietary approaches.
  • Nutritional Endocrinology: What does it mean and why is it crucial for hormone balance? We discuss the real meaning of nutrition and how it impacts your entire hormonal system.
  • Protein Power (or Problem?): How much protein do you really need for fertility and overall health? We break down the protein myth and discuss optimal sources.
  • The Importance of a Healthy Gut: Discover the connection between your gut microbiome and hormone health, and how to improve it.
  • Insulin Resistance & Fertility: Learn how insulin resistance affects ALL your hormones and what you can do about it.
  • Everyday Hormones: Cortisol & Thyroid: We discuss the impact of stress and thyroid health on fertility, and why testing EVERYTHING is essential.
  • Superfoods & Supplements: Dr. Aumatma shares her top superfood picks (including some surprising ones!) and discusses the role of supplements in supporting fertility.
  • Debunking Diet Dogma: From lectins to oxalates, we separate fact from fiction and empower you to make informed choices about your diet.
  • And much more!

You can follow Dr Ritamarie on:

Podcast: www.ReinventHealthcare.com

Main Page: https://www.facebook.com/DrRitamarieLoscalzo

Practitioner Page:https://www.facebook.com/SuperstarHealthPractitioners/

Public Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UnstoppableHealth

Practitioner Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritionalendocrinologyforhealthpractitioners

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drritamarie/?hl=en

Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drritamarie/

Youtube: www.DrRitamarieYouTube.com

Twitter: https://x.com/drritamarie?lang=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ritamarieloscalzo

This podcast is designed to empower you with actionable knowledge to navigate your fertility journey with confidence and clarity. Together, we uncover cutting-edge science, share holistic strategies, and offer expert insights to support you and your partner every step of the way—because fertility truly takes two. 💕

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About the Podcast

Egg Meets Sperm
Because Fertility takes TWO.
Egg Meets Sperm: Because Fertility Takes Two.

Attention: Women and couples in their 30s & 40s, CEOs, high-achieving badasses. If you're struggling to conceive, there is likely a reason. On Egg Meets Sperm, Dr. Aumatma interviews leading experts in fertility & wellness to help you on your journey to parenthood.
Starting Season 3: Dr. Aumatma will also offer a short, informative masterclass. If you want to get answers to your burning questions, send them here: https://www.speakpipe.com/EggMeetsSpermPodcast

This podcast is for you if:
* You are a BADASS - which also means you're a high-achiever, sometimes with a tendency towards wanting control, being a "boss" and carrying the world on your shoulders
* "infertility" makes you feel powerless and hopeless
* You're not sure there's anything you can do to help get your pregnant
* You are seeking alternatives to IVF, IUI, and Ovulation induction
* Your hormones are all over the place
* You have been diagnosed with PCOS, Endometriosis, Unexplained infertility
* You've suffered from Pregnancy loss and were told it's normal
* You and your partner are a power couple that wants to bring an incredible child into this world
* You are into natural & holistic approaches
* You want to do everything in your power to get pregnant
* You have experienced a loss and are ready to take your power back

Let's GO! Let's get you FertileAF so that you can have the family you dream of!

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Aumatma Simmons