The Egg Whisperer Show

Fertility treatment is more than just science: it's an emotional journey that requires compassion and support. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Erica Bove, a double board-certified OBGYN and fertility specialist, and the founder of Love & Science Fertility. Dr. Bove merges evidence-based medicine with personalized coaching to help women navigate the complexities of fertility treatment with clarity and confidence.


In this episode, we cover:

The biggest emotional challenges fertility patients face
How compassionate care can improve fertility outcomes
The role of coaching and emotional support in fertility treatment
How Dr. Bove's 12-week program helps patients navigate their journeys
Success stories from Dr. Bove's practice
Practical strategies to manage stress and stay hopeful
Read the full show notes on my website.

Dr. Erica Bove's Live and Science website

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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well-known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Angela Thyer and Judy Simon, authors of Getting to Baby: A Food-First Fertility Plan to Improve Your Odds and Shorten Your Time to Pregnancy. We discussed how nutrition and lifestyle play a critical role in optimizing fertility, and why taking a "food-first" approach can be a game-changer for those trying to conceive.


In this episode, we explore how food, stress management, and overall health impact fertility, along with actionable strategies to improve your chances of getting pregnant. Dr. Thyer and Judy share their expert insights on balancing Eastern and Western medicine, the best foods for reproductive health, and how small daily changes can make a big difference in your journey to parenthood.


In this episode, we cover:

The "food-first" fertility approach and why nutrition matters for conception
How stress and lifestyle choices impact fertility and how to manage them
The best fertility-boosting foods and key nutrients to focus on
How Eastern and Western medicine can work together for reproductive health
Practical steps you can take today to improve your fertility naturally
Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website.

Find 'Getting to Baby' on this website.

Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.


Other ways to reach Dr. Aimee: Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!


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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well-known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

I may not be your fertility doctor, but it doesn't matter where you live. If you're thinking about or actively preparing for In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) then I'm so glad to have you here.


My intention is to help you get ready for IVF: regardless of who your doctor is or where you live. These are the tips you can apply to your situation to take an active role in your fertility care.


Step 1: Know your diagnosis
Step 2: Assemble your team
Step 3: Get organized & keep track of your files
Step 4: Understand medication side effects
Step 5: Understand your semen collection options
Step 6: Decide if you are going to do IVF with or without ICSI or PICSI
Step 7: Decide if you will genetically test the embryos
Step 8: Understand if you will be at risk for OHSS
Step 9: Prepare for the transfer


Read all of the show notes on Dr. Aimee's website

Do you have questions about IVF?

Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.

Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!

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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Today's podcast episode is all about the four things you can learn from your IVF cycle.

1. Quality of Your Eggs

2. Fertilization: ICSI, PICSI, and Insemination
You'll also learn about how many of your eggs are mature, and your rate of fertilization.

3. Embryo development and progression

4. Genetic testing

Read the full show notes for this episode, and find out more about each step on Dr. Aimee's website.

Would you like to learn more about IVF?
Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.

Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!

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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

In this episode, I sit down with one of my former mentors and professors, Dr. Alan Penzias, Medical Director at Boston IVF and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, to discuss his recent editorial in the Annals of Internal Medicine titled "The Weighty Issue of Obesity and Reproductive Success." 
Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website. 
We dive deep into how age and weight factor into the fertility equation and why these conversations are so critical for anyone trying to conceive. Dr. Penzias shares his decades of experience helping patients navigate the complex intersection of body mass index, maternal age, and reproductive success, offering practical guidance on when to seek treatment and how to optimize your health before trying to get pregnant.

In this episode, we cover:

How age remains the strongest predictor of fertility success and why both partners should consider timing
The U-shaped curve of BMI and fertility: why both low and high body mass index can impact conception
Practical strategies for doctors for discussing weight and fertility with patients in a shame-free, empowering way
When to prioritize immediate fertility treatment versus taking time for weight optimization based on age
The role of GLP-1 medications (like Tirzepatide) in fertility treatment and safe protocols for use Why unexplained infertility may have hidden explanations related to weight and metabolic health
The "do the as if" philosophy: building sustainable health habits one step at a time

Resources:

Dr. Alan Penzias and Boston IVF: BostonIVF.com
Dr. Penzias's editorial: "The Weighty Issue of Obesity and Reproductive Success" - Annals of Internal Medicine https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/ANNALS-25-02742 
Dr. Penzias's YouTube video: "Evidence-Based Approach to Unexplained Infertility" https://youtu.be/9j4lNvmaXts?si=zmMFZFOno0sWnhcn 
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Practice Committee resources on overweight and fertility https://www.asrm.org/
Dr. Stephanie Fein  - Fertility Weight Loss Specialist: https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/ 
Hillary Wright, Nutritionist at Boston IVF: https://www.bostonivf.com/physicians/hillary-wright
Do you have questions about IVF?
Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.
 
Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Other ways to connect with Dr. Aimee and The Egg Whisperer Show:
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