Episode #57
Pauline Goossens: Improve Egg Quality Naturally Before Pregnancy (Complete Fertility Guide) #57
Want a healthier pregnancy? Learn how nutrition, hormones, and the microbiome shape fertility before conception. Can These 6 Changes End Your Fatigue? Grab the free guide: https://go.nutritionwithconfidence.com/boost-energy-landing-page?fbclid=fbclid ****** Pauline is a fertility coach, birth doula, and women's health educator who helps women optimize their fertility by working with their menstrual cycle, nutrition, hormones, and overall lifestyle. Through her programs and coaching, she empowers couples to prepare for conscious conception, healthy pregnancies, and confident births using evidence-informed, holistic strategies. Drawing from both her personal hormone healing journey and years of educating women, Pauline is passionate about helping women build a strong foundation for lifelong health, starting especially before conception. ****** Sign up for our FREE newsletter: https://go.nutritionwithconfidence.com/nwc-newsletter-sign-up SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@HealingwithConfidencePodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://nutritionwithconfidence.com Follow Natalie on TWITTER (X): https://x.com/natalie_earle?mx=2 Follow Natalie on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nutritionwithconfidence/?hl=en Resources mentioned: Book: Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols Western A Price Foundation for ancestral nutrition research Shilajit Supplements for trace minerals Fulvic Minerals by Ion Biome ****** Pauline's Links: Pauline Giselle on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/paulinegisele Pauline's website: https://omcyclewithpauline.com A Guide to Optimizing Your Fertility: https://balanceyourcycle.mykajabi.com/aguidetooptimizingyourfertility ****** Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Pauline's journey from hormonal imbalance to fertility coaching 02:50 - How menstrual cycles influence emotions, health, and fertility 05:07 - The importance of understanding cycle phases for self-awareness 08:00 - Hormones as chemical messengers connecting brain, body, and decision-making 12:25 - How lifestyle stressors disrupt hormonal balance and fertility 15:16 - The six main stress factors impacting the hormonal self 19:34 - Navigating environmental toxins and chemicals in everyday products 22:02 - Practical steps to optimize fertility through diet, environment, and lifestyle 28:42 - The link between diet, microbiome, and fertility health 33:46 - How to support hormonal balance through nutrition during different cycle phases 35:37 - Exercise and physical activity tailored to each phase 37:54 - The significance of rest, especially during menstruation and postpartum 44:36 - Myths about cold therapy, sauna use, and living cyclically 45:28 - The importance of ancestral foods and traditions for fertility 47:23 - The role of liver, seafood, and nutrients in boosting reproductive health 52:42 - Risks associated with vegan and vegetarian diets for fertility 55:31 - Postpartum care and honoring the birthing process 58:45 - Tools for recovery after birth: herbal teas, bidets, and hygiene tips 61:18 - The vaginal microbiome's influence on fertility and how to support it 65:49 - Tracking cervical mucus and basal temperature for fertility awareness 67:39 - Perspectives on egg freezing and IVF: natural cycles versus medical interventions 73:22 - Living in rhythm with nature to promote peace, health, and fertility 75:29 - Daily practices for honoring your womb and connecting with creation energy 74:44 - How to connect with Pauline for personalized support and coaching #Fertility #Pregnancy #WomensHealth