Practically Fertile
If you wanted to get pregnant yesterday, but you're confused and overwhelmed by all the noise on the internet, then this is the right podcast for you. Hosted by Dr. Adrienne Wei, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), functional medicine practitioner, and functional nutritionist. Here, you'll find zero fluffy, useless information or rah-rah motivation. You'll only find practical strategies and "how-tos" for identifying the root cause and amplifying your fertility by using a proven method of combining science with tradition.
Episodes
Drawing from 16 years of clinical experience helping women conceive naturally, I've observed that mindset blocks fertility more often than most realize. While physical symptoms are easy to identify, recognizing how emotions sabotage conception requires deeper awareness.
Chinese medicine reveals fascinating connections between emotions and organ systems crucial for fertility.
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If I surveyed my patients on how they feel when a friend announces a pregnancy, the majority of them would say that although they're happy for a friend, they also immediately feel sad, depressed, inadequate, and like a failure. Sometimes, there are feelings of jealousy mixed in there as well.
Hearing about others’ success stories is a double-edged sword. It can certainly give you a ray of hope—if it worked for ...
What do you do when you’ve been told that IVF is the only option and without it you can’t ever get pregnant? There is absolutely nothing against IVF; it is necessary a lot of times, and it’s always a personal decision, but it can be very devastating when you feel like there are no other options.
I have invited Tara, onto the podcast today,
Tara, is now a fertility coach working with me on my programs. I met her a fe...
PCOS is a complicated condition that affects up to 20% of all women of reproductive age. Its presentation can vary among individuals. Some women have classic symptoms and some women are shocked to be diagnosed with PCOS. There are lots of opinions out there, but in this episode, we explore:
- Possible causes of PCOS
- The internationally recognized diagnosing system for PCOS
- Why I think there are only two types of PCO...
Are you frustrated that you're doing everything possible but not seeing results? Chances are, you might not be making the right types of changes.
Here is what to expect in this episode:
• Three layers of the fertility iceberg
• Explanation of the five major organs involved in reproductive health
• Discussion of the five elements and their connections to the five major organs
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No single marker for fertility causes as much anxiety and stress as the AMH. If your AMH is low, you've likely thought that you're "running out of eggs" and that you won't be able to get pregnant naturally.
In this episode, I talk about why that is incorrect. Here is what to expect:
- What AMH actually is
- What AMH actually do
- What does it mean if AMH is low
- Can AMH be increased?
- Factors that in...
There's nothing more demoralizing than getting a B.F.N at the end of the month when you've tried so hard. No one can blame you for feeling down, depressed, and sad. While it's very normal and healthy to feel this way because we're humans, it can also damage your overall emotional well-being and you'll start to lose hope.
In this episode, I will share with you my five-step framework that can h...
If you've been trying to conceive with no success, it's very normal to think that it's because you're not doing enough, or something is seriously wrong with your hormones. As a result, you try everything that a well-meaning blogger or influencer or friend suggests. However, what they night not know is that some of these tips and tricks are not appropriate for everyone, and can actually delay the ...
Qi, or chee, is one of the most complex concepts in Chinese medicine. Yet, it is crucial that you have a basic understanding of it. While you don't need to be a Chinese medicine doctor, knowing how Qi affects the body will help you identify possible imbalances that are preventing you from getting pregnant.
In this episode, we will explore what Qi is and the possible imbalances that can cause fertility challenges...
Have you ever wondered how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a medical system that is over 2500 years old has stood the test of time, and is still used by billions of people today? In this episode, we explore the main principles of TCM, and how it is still very relevant today in treating infertility.
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There is a lot of confusion around folate versus folic acid. You might have read that folate is better, but your doctor might have recommended folic acid. To understand which is truly better, we have to understand a process called methylation. In this episode, we explore:
- What methylation and DNA methylation is
- How it affects your body
- The essential nutrients for methylation
- Folate vs. folic acid: which is better
We’re switching gears to talk about male fertility—the other part of the equation to get pregnant. It's a well-known fact that over 40% of infertility cases are caused by issues with sperm. We'll explore in this episode:
- The state of sperm quality decline
- Possible causes of this steady decline
- The Frog Study
- Which level of exercise is best for sperm quality
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If you've been eating "healthy" but not seeing results, this episode could help you understand the difference between everyday eating and therapeutic eating, and how they impact fertility. Here is what to expect:
- Why traditional diets fail
- Why you shouldn't fear therapeutic eating
- Introduction to the B.P.A. framework of fertility nutrition
- Why you shouldn't worry about those with a...
Do you ever feel like getting pregnant is starting to feel like a job that you're not getting paid for? In the process of searching for answers, you've spent thousands of dollars on supplements, lab tests, and treatments. What you might not realize, however, is that spending more money isn't going to help if you're not consistently taking action on a daily basis. In fact, there are many things y...
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around for thousands of years. Have you ever wondered how doctors were able to help women get pregnant without actually knowing anything about blood chemistry or how hormones work as we understand it in the present day?
In this episode, you'll learn the perspective of Chinese medicine on fertility. We uncover how the four vital substances—Qi, blood, yin, an...
Whether you've been trying to conceive for a while or you're just starting the process, chances are, you've heard of the common female hormones such as FSH, estrogen, and progesterone. But hormone interactions are nuanced and complex. It's not as straightforward as "normal estrogen levels equal fertility." In fact, normal rarely means optimal. There are other hormones that make concept...
Join me, Dr. Adrienne Wei, in this special relaunch episode of the Practically Fertile Podcast.
This podcast is more than educational—it's a call to action. Each episode is designed to inspire meaningful steps toward your fertility goals. Don't forget to subscribe for updates, join our supportive Facebook community, and follow my Instagram (@dradriennewei) for more resources and practical tips. Let...
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