# "59" -  The Fertility Crisis Is Worse Than You Think – Dr. Jolene Brighten Reveals Why Men & Women Can’t Have Babies Anymore

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Podcast: [No BS with Brad Smith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/no-bs-with-brad-smith-7712062)
Published: 2026-05-21T10:00:00+00:00
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Dr. Jolene Brighten breaks down the shocking decline in male and female fertility, the real causes behind it, and the drastic changes couples need to make if we actually want more babies in Canada.

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