Food & Infertility
The Food & Infertility podcast drops new juice every week, providing simple and realistic tips on infertility, IVF & fertility nutrition without all of the noise. If you are looking to get pregnant without giving up your favorite foods, join me to get quick wins with a side of inspiration and motivation. Registered Dietitian and IVF Mama Susan Portz, answers your questions centered around IVF, infertility, nutrition, and personal growth. I am passionate about helping you reclaim your power and embracing self-love on your infertility journey. Sit back, relax and enjoy the secret sauce to living your best life on your infertility journey.
Episodes
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Serena and Susan talk about what pivotal point made them unsubscribe from diet culture. They also share what you will get if you do unsubscribe and how it can change your life in a way you never thought of before.
If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply
If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join her email list click here
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Susan talks about taking care of your body, what it is and what it isn't. She shares a time when she thought she was taking care of her body but she was really causing more obsession over the scale, food and her mental and physical health were not in a good place. She also shares about where is now and what she is doing to honor what her body is telling her that she needs.
If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply
If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join her email list click here
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
There is some confusion on what healthy eating is so we are breaking it down today. Diet culture has hijacked the word "healthy" and they want you to be obsessed with picking the correct food. However this can be more damaging to your body. There is a better way...tune in to find out!
If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply
If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join her email list click here
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
This week Susan is sharing her most recent experience with IVF and what she has done differently from the first time she did it. We tend to blame ourselves when things don't go as expected and wonder what more we could have done but sometimes we cannot control the outcome. Susan shares how she is learning to let go of wanting that control and learning to love herself and take care of her body through the process.
If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply
If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join her email list click here
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Serena is talking today about dehydration, running trots and GI issues. She shares her experience with it as well as what she discovered when she started researching sports nutrition. She also gives tips and tricks on how to hydrate for your runs!
If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply
If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join her email list click here
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
This week we are talking about being ready to start a food freedom journey. Food can be the first step in practicing and tuning in to your body and what it is telling you that it needs. We hope you come to this episode with an open mind and curiosity about what food freedom can do for you.
If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply
If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join her email list click here
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
This week Susan shares her journey with functional medicine and how she used the suggestions that they gave her. We dive deep into what functional medicine is and how to approach it on a food freedom journey.
If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply
If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join her email list click here
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
The "they" we are referring to is diet culture and society in general. We break down two things that we don't really learn a lot about: the basics of metabolism and how it works as well as how our menstrual cycle works. What we have learned is that the more you know your body, the more empowered you feel.
If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply
If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join her email list click here
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Is sugar really as addictive as the internet says it is? When we restrict foods it can lead to a feeling of addiction. We give you tips on how to implement foods into your life so that you don't get that feeling.
If you are interested in the book Susan was talking about click here!
If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply
If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join her email list click here
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
We are going off script this week! Serena is talking about how she is feeling triggered by trying on clothes for her bridal shower and her wedding dress fitting. As Susan and Serena navigate this topic, they share how there is no finish line for body image. There is always something that is going to be triggering, but it is how you handle the situation that will make the difference.
If you’re interested in becoming a food freedom athlete, apply for Serena’s program here: http://serenamarierd.com/apply
If you would like Susan’s Free Ultimate Guide to Fertility Food Freedom and to join her email list click here