S02 E21 – Fertility and Your Skin: The Hidden Link with Dr. Kelsey Duncan

Today, get ready for an eye-opening chat as we sit down with Dr. Kelsey Duncan, a naturopathic doctor and fertility guru, to uncover the link between stress, lifestyle choices, and fertility. Dr. Kelsey provides some valuable tips on how to manage stress through mindfulness, maintain a healthy diet, get proper sleep, and finding the right exercise groove to boost fertility rates. Her practical advice, based on both personal experience and professional practice, invites you to rethink how to approach your health and stress management. 

The conversation also covers the pitfalls of blind supplementation, the importance of metabolic health checks, and the role of hormones like DHEA in fertility. Dr. Kelsey emphasizes a holistic approach to health, advocating for comprehensive testing and gradual, realistic changes in habits to foster long-term health and wellness. If you or someone you know is navigating the complex journey of fertility, this episode is a must-listen. Dive deeper into Dr. Kelsey’s strategies by checking out her Instagram and podcast for more on fertility confidence. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Holistic approaches to acne and fertility for a natural solution to skincare and reproductive challenges.
• The impact of stress on fertility and acne to take control of your well-being and skin health.
• The importance of sleep for hormonal balance and its influence on fertility and acne management.
• A positive relationship between diet and skin health to enhance fertility and achieve clear, radiant skin.
• Strategies for managing cortisol and DHEA for improved fertility and healthier, glowing skin.

Additional Resources:

• Instagram: @fertilityconfidencemethod
• Podcast: Fertility Confidence Podcast
• Website: KelseyDuncan.com

We need to take a female centric cycle syncing approach where we alter our movement patterns based on the phase of our cycle, and we listen to our bodies.

Dr. Kelsey Duncan

Key Episode Moments:

• 00:00:03 – Introducing the Podcast and Guest
• 00:01:32 – Relationship with Dr. Kelsey
• 00:09:04 – Holes in Traditional Medical Care for Fertility
• 00:11:15 – Male Factor in Infertility
• 00:13:12 – Learning from Experience
• 00:13:35 – Shifting Approach to Fertility Cases
• 00:14:39 – The Importance of Metabolic Health
• 00:15:49 – Delving into Low Hanging Fruit
• 00:19:14 – The Concept of Mastering the Foundations
• 00:27:47 – Managing Stress through Physical and Environmental Changes
• 00:28:31 – Mindfulness and Perception
• 00:29:41 – Female-Centric Movement and Exercise
• 00:36:46 – The Impact of Stress and Cortisol
• 00:39:38 – Balancing Physical and Mindset Support
• 00:41:24 – Importance of Small Lifestyle Changes
• 00:42:29 – The Physical Side of Stress
• 00:43:27 – The Mindfulness Component
• 00:44:20 – The Role of Hormones in Fertility and Acne
• 00:54:13 – Humor and Normalcy
• 00:55:01 – Connecting through Social Media
• 00:55:30 – Unconventional Conversation
• 00:56:03 – Support and Collaboration
• 00:57:22 – Fertility Resources

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