S02 E21 – Fertility and Your Skin: The Hidden Link with Dr. Kelsey Duncan | Keep It Clear Podcast

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.

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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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