{"podcast":{"title":"Realfoodology","slug":"realfoodology-1367227","podcast_index_feed_id":1367227,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/SSM8992658139","website_url":"http://www.realfoodology.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d9924b52-fbd8-11ed-932c-8b76cb985fbc/image/HIGH-RES_Realfoodology-Podcast-Cover-Final_3000x3000.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Courtney Swan","episode_count":299,"summary":"Welcome to the Realfoodology podcast, with your host Courtney Swan. Courtney is a passionate food activist on a mission to heal America’s broken food system. Her show cuts through the noise by tackling the critical issues that impact our health and society as a whole. Each week, join Courtney as she brings together leading voices in food policy, nutrition, sustainability, and wellness to unravel the complexities behind our broken food system, and to simplify how we look at nutrition and food. From debunking misleading health trends to exploring the future of sustainable food systems, Realfoodology equips listeners with actionable insights and empowers them to make informed choices. Whether you’re passionate about healthy living, curious about the politics of food, or simply want to live better, this is your go-to source for conversations that matter. Discover a healthier way to live with Realfoodology. For more info, visit www.realfoodology.com and follow Courtney on Instagram, @realfoodology. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY Produced By Wellness Loud.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realfoodology-1367227"},"episode":{"title":"Egg Freezing, IVF & Fertility Truths","slug":"egg-freezing-ivf-fertility-truths","published_at":"2026-03-18T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realfoodology-1367227/egg-freezing-ivf-fertility-truths","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realfoodology-1367227","url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/hQzRUk5FlBqiODHZblrZ/traffic.megaphone.fm/SSM7855507020.mp3","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/tracking.swap.fm/track/hQzRUk5FlBqiODHZblrZ/traffic.megaphone.fm/SSM7855507020.mp3","summary":"291: Fertility has become one of the most requested topics on the show, so in this special Realfoodology compilation episode, I’m revisiting some of the most powerful insights from past conversations with leading fertility experts. You’ll hear highlights from previous episodes covering everything from egg freezing and IVF to genetic factors like the MTHFR mutation, environmental toxins, hormone health, and the key nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy. We also explore how stress, sleep, metabolism, and even male fertility can influence conception. These conversations played an important role in my own fertility journey, and I hope the insights shared here can support you on yours. Topics Discussed: → What are the biggest hidden factors impacting fertility today? → How does the MTHFR gene mutation affect fertility, pregnancy, and prenatal health? → What should you know before freezing your eggs or starting IVF? → Can toxins like BPA, microplastics, and endocrine disruptors reduce fertility? → What nutrients, lifestyle habits, and health markers matter most when preparing for pregnancy? Sponsored By: → Yaya’s EVOO | YAYA’S is offering 15% off your order, and it even stacks on subscriptions. Go to https://www.yayasevoo.com/realfoodology. → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/realfoodology and use gift code REALFOODOLOGY25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. → Qualia | Take control of your cellular health today. Go to https://www.qualialife.com/realfoodology and save 15% to experience the science of feeling younger. → Beekeepers Naturals | Today, Beekeeper’s Naturals is giving my listeners an exclusive offer – go to https://www.beekeepersnaturals.com/realfoodology…","meta_description":"291: Fertility has become one of the most requested topics on the show, so in this special Realfoodology compilation episode, I’m revisiting some of the m…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2146,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/realfoodology-1367227/episodes/egg-freezing-ivf-fertility-truths/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/realfoodology-1367227/egg-freezing-ivf-fertility-truths.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}