The Brilliant Fertility Podcast
Are you ready or maybe more than ready to start or grow your family? The Brilliant Fertility Podcast is for you. Your host, Dr. Katie Rose, is a licensed naturopathic physician with over a decade in practice treating fertility issues. With guest expert interviews, real client success stories and clinical pearls, the Brilliant Fertility Podcast is here to illuminate the path ahead and give you hope for what's possible.
Episodes
58 episodes
Episode 058: Are Bad Habits Sabotaging Your Energy & Harming Fertility? Part 1
Ever felt like your energy just bottomed out with no warning? In this episode, I share a very real crash that took me by surprise — right in the middle of Costco. What looked like a normal day turned into an eye-opener about how easily...
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Episode 58
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22:29
Episode 057: The Power of Fertility Awareness with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack
I’m so thrilled to welcome the incredible Lisa Hendrickson-Jack to the podcast this week. Lisa is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, and the author of The Fifth Vital Sign—a must-read i...
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Episode 57
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1:01:46
Episode 056: Intro to Fertility Awareness Method
If you’ve ever felt frustrated that no one ever taught you how your body actually works—especially your menstrual cycle and ovulation—you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down the foundations of the Fertility Awareness Metho...
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Episode 56
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15:23
Episode 055: Reflections from a Shitty Week
This week’s episode of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast is raw, honest, and deeply personal. I’m sharing a vulnerable part of my life that I’ve never fully opened up about before. After an emotionally triggering experience over the 4th of July w...
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Episode 55
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31:07
Episode 054: Gut Health, Hormones & Fertility with Dr. Nikki DeNezza
I’m so excited to bring you a conversation with the brilliant Dr. Nikki DeNezza—a chiropractor, nutritional therapy practitioner, and the one and only Gut Microbiome Queen. Dr. Nikki specializes in helping people navigate complex gut i...
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Episode 54
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1:22:13
Episode 053: Can Yoga Boost Your Fertility with Jennifer Edmonds?
This week, I’m so excited to bring you a conversation with the amazing Jennifer Edmonds. Jen is a Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, and Breathwork teacher with over 15 years of experience—and she’s someone who truly gets the emotional rollerc...
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Episode 53
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44:59
Episode 052: Navigating Fertility Uncertainty + Celebrating 1 year of the Pod
This week’s episode is both deeply personal and incredibly special—I’m celebrating one full year of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast! 🎉 Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or you’re just tuning in, I want you to know how grateful I...
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Episode 52
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32:37
Episode 051: How Do I Get Rid of Fear on the Fertility Journey?
If fear has been quietly sitting beside you on your fertility journey—or maybe shouting at you from the front seat—you’re not alone. In this episode, I open up about the very real ways fear can take hold during your trying-to-conceive experienc...
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Episode 51
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20:53
Episode 050: How Can I Get Pregnant Fast?
Welcome to Episode 50 of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast! In this episode, I’m answering a question that’s likely been on your mind: “How can I get pregnant fast?” Whether you’ve just started trying to conceive or you’ve been walking this ferti...
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Episode 50
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36:56
Episode 049: Miracle Pregnancy at 45: Erika’s Story
I’m beyond excited to share this soul-nourishing conversation with Erika—an incredible woman, mama, and friend—who conceived her beautiful, healthy baby at 45. This is the kind of story that leaves you with goosebumps and tears in your eyes in ...
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Episode 49
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42:17
Episode 048: Fertility Testing Part 4: Functional Medicine Testing for Fertility
Welcome back to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast! We’ve made it to the final part of our fertility testing series—and this one’s a biggie. I’m diving into the world of functional medicine testing, sharing the insights I’ve gathered from...
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Episode 48
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21:03
Episode 047: Fertility Testing Part 3: What does AMH mean for Fertility?
Welcome back to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m diving into one of the most talked-about fertility markers: AMH, or anti-Müllerian hormone. If you’ve ever seen this on your lab results and panicked—you're not a...
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Episode 47
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21:05
Episode 046: Fertility Testing Part 2: How to Get the Fertility Tests You Need
I’m so glad you’re here for part two of our fertility testing series. If you're feeling brushed off by your provider, frustrated by vague lab results, or just intuitively know something deeper is going on in your body—this episode is for you.
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Episode 46
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31:08
Episode 045: Episode 045: Fertility Testing Part 1: What Blood Tests are Done for Female Fertility?
Ever wondered why your fertility tests keep coming back "normal" but you're still struggling to conceive? The missing piece might be in the testing details most doctors never share.I tackle the essential topic of fertility blood testing,...
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Episode 45
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28:59
Episode 044: Everything You Wanted to Know about Nutrition and Fertility with Lily Nichols, RDN
This week, I’m so excited to bring you a conversation with the incredible Lily Nichols. Lily is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author — and honestly, a breath of fresh air in the world of prena...
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Episode 44
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55:22
Episode 043: Making Babies and Making Bank: Parallels between TTC and business
In this episode, we take a slightly different direction and dive into the intersection of fertility and entrepreneurship. I’ll share behind-the-scenes insights from the Brilliant Fertility program and discuss how the business world and the fert...
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Episode 43
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31:41
Episode 042: Lessons from the Emergency Vet
In today’s episode, I share a recent and unexpected experience that took me and my family to the emergency vet—and the deep personal and fertility lessons it brought with it. Sometimes, life gives us gentle (or not-so-gentle) reminders about wh...
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Episode 42
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31:19
Episode 041: Harnessing the Energy of Spring and the Role of the Liver in Health & Fertility: a TCM perspective
Spring is the season of renewal, growth, and fresh energy—just like your fertility journey. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this time of year is closely tied to the liver, an organ that plays a crucial role in detoxification, emotional b...
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Episode 41
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27:12
Episode 040: Bringing Vacation Vibes Into Real Life - Is It Possible?
Ever wish you could hold onto that peaceful, carefree feeling from vacation and bring it into your daily life? You’re not alone! Life can be overwhelming, and when you’re navigating fertility challenges, stress can feel impossible to escape. Bu...
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Episode 40
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25:35
Episode 039: Listening to Your Body's Wisdom
Your body is always communicating with you—but are you listening? So many of us move through life disconnected, ignoring the subtle messages our bodies send until they turn into loud, unavoidable signals. In this episode, I invite you to slow d...
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Episode 39
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26:59
Episode 038: Becoming Panic Proof on the Fertility Journey with Dr. Nicole Cain
The fertility journey can bring up so many emotions—hope, excitement, and unfortunately, stress and anxiety too. If you’ve ever felt like your mind is running in circles with worry, this episode is for you. I’m sitting down with Dr. Nicole Cain...
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Episode 38
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1:10:08
Episode 037: Is 39 too old? Supporting Fertility After 35 - Part 2
Fertility isn’t just a physical journey—it’s an emotional and spiritual one too. When you’re over 35, the outside world bombards you with messages about your "declining" fertility, making it easy to feel discouraged. But here’s the thing: ferti...
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Episode 37
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32:30
Episode 036: Is 39 too old? Supporting Fertility After 35 - Part 1
Is 39 too old to have a baby? That’s the question so many women ask, and today, I’m diving deep into this topic. As I approach my 39th birthday, I’ve been reflecting on the fear and misinformation surrounding fertility after 35. In this episode...
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Episode 36
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24:53
Episode 035: A Meditation for Fostering Self-love
Self-love isn’t just about affirmations—it’s about creating a deep, compassionate relationship with yourself. This week’s episode is a guided meditation to help you quiet self-judgment, embrace acceptance, and reconnect with the love already wi...
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Episode 35
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18:10
Episode 034: Somatics, Emotional Processing & Boundaries with Stacey Ramsower
Our bodies hold onto so much—grief, rage, disappointment—yet we often don’t realize how these emotions shape our daily lives. In this episode, I’m joined by Stacey Ramsower, a somatic coach specializing in women’s sexual and reproductive health...
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Episode 34
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53:58