The Find Food Freedom Podcast is hosted by Sam Previte, registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and certified intuitive eating counselor. Sam is also the co-host of the What The Actual Fork Podcast. The Find Food Freedom Podcast was created to help you take simple steps towards food freedom and body respect. Diet culture has taught you to distrust your body; it's time to dismantle that together!
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Welcome to Building Your Family, the only expert-guided community platform designed for parents and parents-to-be using reproductive medicine to build their families. We provide unique strategies to help make your path to parenthood smoother and more informed—empowering you to navigate the critical decisions that shape your family’s future. At Building Your Family, we’ve already helped thousands of people navigate the complexities of family building and parenting with confidence. Our goal is ...
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A podcast that talks about all types of recovery...from alcohol, to trauma and everything in between. My name is Amanda E. White, LPC and I'm a licensed therapist and in recovery from an addiction, eating disorder and more. As a therapist on social media (@TherapyforWomen), I see a lot of unhealthy hot takes, so join me in the land of nuance where we will break it all down using research and plenty of my personal stories and experience.
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What is 'food noise' and how to get rid of it
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23:55In today’s episode, Sam discusses her thoughts on what food noise REALLY is. She also shares some of her favorite mantras for the new year. Sam’s New Year’s Intentions Podcast Episode mentioned in today’s episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-reflect-on-dieting-history-set-intentions-for-2025/id1561021438?i=1000680779368 ALL things …
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PCOS & Embryo Testing: PGT‑A, PGT‑M & PGT‑P Explained | Dr Steven Palter
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51:54Struggling with PCOS and trying to understand your fertility options – and all the talk about PGT‑A, PGT‑M and PGT‑P? In this episode, fertility specialist Dr Steven Palter walks through how he approaches PCOS treatment and lifestyle, then explains the differences between PGT‑A, PGT‑M and PGT‑P in IVF embryo genetic testing. I frame this as a kind …
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I am here for you if the holidays feel really f*cking hard
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22:52This week Sam shares some holday affirmations to get you through the holiday season if it is feeling especially heavy this year. ALL things Find Food Freedom: Get your Insurance Benefits Checked: https://bit.ly/FFFinsurance Instagram: @find.food.freedom TikTok: @findfoodfreedom Website:https://find-foodfreedom.com/ Join the FFF Monthly Membership h…
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The Zoom Out Theory: 10‑Minute Reset For IVF, Donor & Surrogacy Overwhelm
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21:14In this episode I share The Zoom Out Theory: a 30‑minute reset to calm your nervous system and regain perspective during IVF, donor conception, or surrogacy. You’ll learn why your brain spirals during treatment, how to “zoom out” in the hardest moments, and a simple way to come back to yourself when it all feels like too much. Free companion ebook …
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Holidays in diet culture vs. holidays with food freedom
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27:43This week Sam shares how different her holidays are now with food freedom versus the years she spent entrenched in diet culture. ALL things Find Food Freedom: Get your Insurance Benefits Checked: https://bit.ly/FFFinsurance Instagram: @find.food.freedom TikTok: @findfoodfreedom Website:https://find-foodfreedom.com/ Join the FFF Monthly Membership h…
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Chosen Family in Donor Conception & Surrogacy: Grief, Genetics, and Defining Your Family
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22:38Many people using donor conception or surrogacy feel “different” and quietly wonder what family really means when genetics aren’t shared in the way they expected. In this episode, I talk about chosen family in the context of donor conception and surrogacy: how to see yourself not as “other,” but as part of a growing, very real type of family. We’ll…
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Everyone is shrinking...how do I handle this?
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37:57This week Sam addresses some hot topics related to celebrities shrinking and seeing weight loss drug ads everywhere. Sam’s IG Post Referenced: https://www.instagram.com/p/DR2DSR9jqTp/ ALL things Find Food Freedom: Get your Insurance Benefits Checked: https://bit.ly/FFFinsurance Instagram: @find.food.freedom TikTok: @findfoodfreedom Website:https://…
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The Myth Of Donor Family Limits: What Parents Really Need To Know
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21:57If you’ve been reassured that your donor will only create a “small number” of families, or even that they’re effectively “just for you,” this episode is important. In this conversation, I unpack: – What clinics and banks usually mean when they talk about “family limits” – Why those limits often don’t work the way intended in real life – How donor s…
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Client Testimonial: "Find Food Freedom saved my life"
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40:15This week, we have one of our incredible clients, Sarah, on the podcast! Sarah has been getting support with our dietitian team for over 3 years now. She is currently using her health insurance benefits to get UNLIMITED, FREE 1:1 virtual counseling sessions with our team of intuitive eating dietitians. Sarah's journey is so special and we are so ex…
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When IVF Stops Working & It’s Time For Donor Eggs (With Dr. Moomjy)
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55:29If you’re in IVF and quietly wondering, “How many more rounds can we do before we have to think about donor eggs?” this conversation with Dr. Moomjy is for you. In this episode, we talk about: – Why IVF fails for some people even when everything looks “normal” – How many tries – at different ages – actually make sense before you seriously consider …
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How to navigate conversations around weight loss drugs
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36:21In this episode, Sam shares how to navigate conversation around weight loss drugs with loved ones during the holiday season. This episode is specifically for people who know that they do NOT want to take these drugs or pursue intentional weight loss. Content Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Sam’s post stating you have permission to not take these drug…
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Luteal Phase Defect & Progesterone: When It Matters, When It Doesn’t | Dr Parry Explains The Research
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51:20Luteal phase defect is one of the most hotly debated topics in fertility right now. Do you actually have it? And do you really need progesterone support… or not? In this episode, I sit down with reproductive endocrinologist and researcher Dr. Parry to unpack what the science actually says about luteal phase defects, progesterone supplementation, an…
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Performance Nutrition: are you eating enough to sustain your activity?
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28:59This week, Sam is joined by Natalie Rizzo, a plant based sports dietitian. Sam and Natalie chat about the most important considerations related to nutrition performance! To learn more about Natalie Rizzo go to: https://www.instagram.com/greenletes/ https://www.cookunity.com/blog/cookunity-nyrr-marathon-fuel-to-finish ALL things Find Food Freedom: G…
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Evidence‑Based Intimacy and Sperm Health When You’re TTC | Dr. Rena Malik
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44:05Intimacy and sperm health made clear—Dr. Rena Malik, MD explains sex and intimacy while you're trying to conceive, evidence‑based lifestyle factors, timing, when to seek urology care, and how to think about next steps across IVF, IUI, and at‑home TTC. Confusion around intimacy and “sperm quality” stalls a lot of TTC journeys. In this episode, Dr. R…
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First ever intuitive eating app + are GLP-1's diet culture?
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46:29Sam sits down with Elyse Resch, co-founder of Intuitive Eating and the Intue App and Caitlin Cordell, the co-founder of the Intue App - the FIRST EVER Intuitive Eating app! They talk about what you can expect to achieve when using the app in addition to some questions around GLP-1’s and Intuitive Eating. Keep an eye out for the Intue App in your Ap…
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Surrogacy Contracts: Alignment vs. Agreement (Testing & Termination)
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15:58In this episode, we make legalese usable. You’ll get the operating rules to protect your surrogacy/donor journey when things get messy, so decisions are fast, fair, and aligned. What you’ll learn fast: Alignment vs Agreement: principles first, everything else second, so contracts don’t crumble under stress. The Two Buckets: value essentials vs deta…
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Client Testimonial: How to figure out what you actually like to eat
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43:57This week, we have one of our incredible clients, Chris, is on the podcast! Chris shares his honest thoughts and feelings of his experience working with the Find Food Freedom team. Chris started working with our team back in 2021 and has been using his health insurance benefits to get UNLIMITED, FREE 1:1 virtual counseling sessions with our team of…
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Intuitive Eating & Fertility: What Actually Helps (Dietitian Explains) | Sam Previte
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41:52There’s a lot of strong advice about nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle. This episode shows how to make it work for your season of life—without “doing it all.” Dietitian and intuitive eating specialist Sam Previte explains gentle nutrition for TTC and pregnancy, so you can make steady improvements with less all‑or‑nothing pressure. You’ll learn: In…
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Meet Marissa: Experiencing travel through food
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31:56Today is another episode in our RD Meet the Team Series where you will get to hear Sam interview the amazing providers that make up the Find Food Freedom Team! Today we are featuring: Marissa Weaver. Marissa shares her path to becoming a Registered Dietitian along with how her relationship with food changed after spending a year in Europe! ALL thin…
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Donor Embryos: Is It Still My Baby? (Patient Story) | Lauren Tassi
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38:28The most‑asked question: “If I don’t use my genetics, will the baby be mine?” Lauren Tassi (Your IVF BFF) shares her three‑year journey—how she moved from repeated IVF to choosing donor embryos—and what finally made the decision feel 100% hers. Practical insights on identity, language, epigenetics (carrying/parenting), hidden costs/expectations, an…
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How to not feel out of control around candy
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25:35This week, Sam shares the #1 thing you can do to make peace with candy along with a personal story of how she used to feel out of control around Halloween candy versus now she forgets it’s in the house. Resource mentioned in the episode: https://www.instagram.com/growing.intuitive.eaters?igsh=bDVqaDBubGZrOWtu ALL things Find Food Freedom: Get your …
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Fertility Myths vs Facts: What To Trust Online (Doctor Explains) | Dr. Lowell Ku
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35:04Cut through fertility misinformation. Dr. Lowell Ku (REI; leads ASRM’s technology professional group) separates myths from facts so you know what to trust online, from influencers, and in clinic—plus how to think about supplements and opinion vs evidence. We cover TTC with IUI/IVF and decisions using donor conception or surrogacy—what matters most …
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Sam shares her struggles & wins related to movement
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28:30This week, Sam shares a recent win she has had related to her relationship with movement and how it caused her to reflect on her journey of recovery. ALL things Find Food Freedom®: Get your Insurance Benefits Checked: https://bit.ly/FFFinsurance Instagram: @find.food.freedom TikTok: @findfoodfreedom Website:https://find-foodfreedom.com/ Join the FF…
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Exercise & Fertility: Keep Training — When To Pause (Doctor + Athlete) | Dr. Sheeva Talebian
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39:24You don’t need to stop exercising before or during fertility treatment—pause near the end of the cycle and right after retrieval. Here’s how to train smart, read your body, and know when it’s too much (or not enough)—plus high‑level pregnancy guidance. Dr. Sheeva Talebian (REI and competitive athlete) breaks down what’s safe, when to modify, and th…
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In this episode, Sam chats with Melainie Rogers, the Founder and CEO of BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™, melainie rogers nutrition, llc & Redefining Wellness. These two dietitians discuss how to support a loved one struggling with an eating disorder and/or recovering from disordered eating. Resources discussed in today’s episode: Poodle S…
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Endometriosis: What Actually Works (Doctor Explains) | Dr. Jessica Ryniec
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42:36Get evidence‑based answers on endometriosis—what it is (and isn’t), how it’s diagnosed, and what actually helps, so you know where to start today. Dr. Jessica Ryniec explains symptoms, diagnosis (what to expect from imaging vs surgical confirmation), treatment options (medical vs surgical), pain management, and fertility considerations—practical st…
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Client Testimonial: "I love myself now; I love my body."
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34:09This week, we have one of our incredible clients, Carrie, on the podcast! Carrie shares her honest thoughts and feelings of her experience working with the Find Food Freedom® team. She has been using her health insurance benefits to get UNLIMITED, FREE 1:1 virtual counseling sessions with our team of intuitive eating dietitians. We get to hear a cl…
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Genetic Testing: Myths Busted (What Helps vs Hurts) | Doctor + Geneticist
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37:07What genetic tests actually do—and what they don’t—so you know when to use them (and when not to). Practical next steps. Chapters below. For step-by-step guides + live Q&A, join the community: https://familybuilding.net/building-your-family-community/ You’ll learn: Screening vs diagnostic: what each actually tells you Carrier testing, NIPT, and emb…
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Have you ever wondered if diet culture exists outside of America? Do you wonder how your heritage impacts your relationship with food? This week, Sam is joined by one of the incredible Find Food ® dietitians, Maya Rizkala. Maya is a Lebanese American dietitian. Maya conducts a special 1:1 interview with her mother which is cut up and embedded into …
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Genetic Screening 101: How To Reduce Risk Before Pregnancy (Doctor + Geneticist)
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27:30If you could reduce medical risks for your future child, would you? A reproductive medicine doctor + geneticist explains what actually helps before pregnancy—so you know where to start today. You’ll learn: what genetic screening covers (and doesn’t), how to think about carrier testing and embryo testing, practical preconception steps to lower risk,…
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Biggest Loser Documentary: Helpful or Harmful?
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38:38This week, Sam is joined by two psychologists to discuss the Biggest Loser documentary. Here are the resources discussed in today’s episode: Aubry Gordon: https://www.instagram.com/yrfatfriend/ Dr. Kayla Yellen: https://www.uppereastsidepsychology.com/dr-kayla-yellen Dr. Ilana Levin: https://www.wildflowertherapyllc.com/meet-our-team Shoulders Down…
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PCOS: What I Do Myself (Doctor + Patient) | Dr. Roohi Jelani
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40:48A fertility doctor who also has PCOS shares exactly what she does herself—and what she recommends to patients. Dr. Roohi Jeelani (MD, PhD) also breaks down ovarian aging, environmental toxin exposure, and the emotional/practical tools that actually help when you’re trying to conceive. You’ll learn: how to recognize symptoms and pursue diagnosis, wh…
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How to prep for your wedding day without dieting
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35:43This week, Sam interviews one of the Find Food Freedom® dietitians, Molly! Molly is getting married this month so she shares the 3 biggest things she is focusing on related to her relationship with food and body image to prepare for the wedding! Molly’s Wedding TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mollysnutrition/video/7541439620072934670 ALL things Fin…
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PCOS: Real Patient Journey + What Actually Helps | Ashley “PCOSgurl” Levinson
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37:28Ashley “PCOSgurl” Levinson shares her PCOS journey—from diagnosis to national advocacy—and what actually helps when you’re overwhelmed. You’ll learn: how to recognize symptoms and pursue diagnosis, evidence‑aligned lifestyle and medical steps, advocacy lessons, and where to start if you think you might have PCOS. Want live support and workshops? Jo…
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Client Testimonial: "My worth is no longer found in my weight"
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27:38This week, we have one of our incredible clients, Arielle, is on the podcast! Arielle shares her honest thoughts and feelings of her experience working with the Find Food Freedom® team. She has been using her health insurance benefits to get UNLIMITED, FREE 1:1 virtual counseling sessions with our team of intuitive eating dietitians. She shares the…
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PCOS Fertility: What Really Works (Evidence‑Based) | Dr. Kristen Cain
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32:02PCOS Awareness Month is coming—get the facts from a veteran reproductive endocrinologist. Dr. Kristen Cain shares evidence‑based steps that actually help PCOS patients improve fertility and overall health. Want live support? Meet Dr. Cain in our workshop and get expert guidance, stress‑reduction strategies, and community support. Join here: https:/…
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Let's talk about Serena Williams promoting weight loss drugs
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25:53This week Sam shares her thoughts and opinions on Serena Williams promoting weight loss drugs. There is SO much nuance to unpack. Sam did a post on IG about this topic you can view here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DN0kz55XKs_/ Sam references these amazing humans in today’s episode: Jaimmy Koroma: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNs91s4Ws1z/?img_index=…
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Donor Conception & Donor Eggs | Emily Patel (Hopeful Mama Foundation)
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56:15Emily Patel, founder of Hopeful Mama Foundation and a mother through donor eggs, joins me to share a not-so-typical path to parenthood, one that reveals the stress, doubt, and decision-making traps families face during donor conception. Emily discusses why family is more than genetics, what she’s learned from the many women who seek support through…
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How to build a balanced & satisfying lunch box
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35:02Sam is covering ALL thing back to school this week. She shares her 3 biggest tips when it comes to packing lunches for her littles (this is totally applicable for adult lunches too)! She covers how to balance macronutrients along with how to use texture to create a satisfying meal! ALL things Find Food Freedom®: Get your Insurance Benefits Checked:…
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Streamlining IVF: Affordable Fertility Treatment Without Compromising Success
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46:32In this episode of Building Your Family, we explore a bold and different approach to IVF — one focused on streamlining treatment to make it more affordable while still maintaining quality care. Our guest explains why, for many patients, a standard IVF protocol can deliver the same results as highly customized treatments — in less time and at a lowe…
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Feeding yourself when you have children is hard AF
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26:08Sam is fresh off "vacation" and sharing her struggles. Feeding yourself is already hard enough - add taking care of children on top of that and it is even harder. Sam is here to keep it real this week. ALL things Find Food Freedom®: Get your Insurance Benefits Checked: https://bit.ly/FFFinsurance Instagram: @find.food.freedom TikTok: @findfoodfreed…
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Latest IVF Technologies & Behind-the-Scenes Fertility Decisions
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58:44If you’ve been following me for a while, you know how strongly I believe in giving people evidence-based, trustworthy information — not myths or marketing. In this episode of the Building Your Family podcast, I introduce you to someone you probably haven’t heard of — but should. She’s a behind-the-scenes powerhouse in reproductive medicine who will…
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Client Testimonial: Our client's story with Medical Weight Stigma
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31:39This week, we have one of our incredible clients, Steph, on the podcast! Steph shares her honest thoughts and feelings of her experience working with the Find Food Freedom® team. She also shares her personal story of experiencing medical weight stigma and how it has impacted her. She shares what it looks like to work with our Find Food Freedom team…
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Thinking About Being a Single Mom by Choice? Here's What You Need to Know
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21:32Are you thinking about becoming a single mom by choice? Whether you're planning, questioning, or already on the path — this episode is for you. We’ve pulled together the most powerful moments from past interviews with: An experienced fertility doctor and single mom by choice Several single moms by choice Adults raised by single mothers Together, th…
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Sam does a deep dive into WHY it is okay to use packaged foods as a tool to nourish yourself and your loved ones. She responds to the biggest push back she gets online when she talks about eating packaged foods. Sam’s Costco Snack Haul Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMU8C69Ocic/ Grab the FREE Intuitive Eating Masterclass: https://findfoodfreedo…
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What Is It Like to Be a Surrogate? A Surrogate & Egg Donor Shares Her Story
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38:04What is it really like to be a surrogate? This week on Building Your Family, we’re breaking down the myths and misconceptions about surrogacy with someone who’s lived it all. Our guest has been both an egg donor and a surrogate, and now runs her own surrogacy and egg donor agency. She shares her deeply personal story—including how it affected her h…
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Bathing suit body image thoughts: unpleasant versus pleasant
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26:40This week Sam shares the difference between pool and beach days when she was entrenched in diet culture vs present day having a pleasant relationship with food and body. If you are struggling to put the suit on and go outside, this episode is for you. If you liked today’s episode, Sam did a previous episode on this entitled: “How to Feel Comfortabl…
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How to Improve Fertility: Dr. Natalie Crawford’s Formula for Reproductive Health
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53:30Want to boost your fertility and take control of your reproductive health? In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford shares powerful insights from her upcoming book, The Fertility Formula, to help you understand your body and make informed choices that support conception and overall health. We talk about the basics you may not have been taught in schoo…
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Client Testimonial with Sam: Vacations are way better without dieting
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34:42This week, we have Sam on the podcast - one of our incredible clients! Sam shares her honest thoughts and feelings of her experience working with Julie from the Find Food Freedom® team. She shares how her relationship with food and body image transformed throughout the past few years (62+ sessions) of getting 1:1 support (fully covered by insurance…
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Fertility & Lifestyle: What Science Says About Diet, Exercise, and Reproductive Health
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46:38In this episode of the Building Your Family podcast, Dr. Mari Mitrani—physician, researcher, and expert in regenerative health—joins us to explore the connection between lifestyle and reproductive health. We dive into questions people often ask: – Why do doctors talk about diet and exercise during fertility treatment? – What does the research say a…
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