In today’s episode, I break down why the popular “Mediterranean diet for fertility” recommendation isn’t as helpful—or realistic—as many women are led to believe.

While the Mediterranean diet has been studied for health and fertility, the truth is that the lifestyle in Mediterranean regions is radically different from life in the U.S. From daily walking to fresh local food to slower meals and lower cortisol loads, these cultural differences make it impossible to truly replicate the Mediterranean experience through food alone.

I share why I don’t recommend this diet for women going through IVF or other fertility treatments, what parts of it are beneficial, and how to build a sustainable eating plan that actually meets your personal fertility needs—without overwhelm and without generic meal plans that don’t work.

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In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most commonly recommended IVF supplements: DHEA. After being told to take it—without any testing—and getting extremely sick, I later discovered that DHEA is actually a hormone. I break down who actually needs it, when it can help, and when it can make egg quality worse, not better.

You’ll learn:

• What DHEA really is

• Why AMH alone shouldn’t determine whether you take it

• The importance of testing before starting hormone-based supplements

• Why mega-dose supplement protocols can harm fertility

• What to do instead to support egg quality

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Feeling overwhelmed about what to eat before your embryo transfer? In this short and sweet episode, I break down three simple, nutrient-packed foods to focus on before transfer — no complicated meal plans or restrictive rules required. You’ll learn how to use real food to support your hormones, reduce inflammation, and fuel your body for a successful fertility journey.

💛 Free Training: Learn what truly matters most for IVF nutrition → https://go.simplejoyfulnutrition.com/freeclasswhytreatmentsfail

✨ Apply to the 1:1 Fertility Reset Program: Click here!

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