Hormones, Periods, and Pelvic Floor Health | Dr. Sara Reardon
Dr. Natalie Crawford, OBGYN and REI, sits down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sara Reardon to dive into a part of women’s health that’s often overlooked—but incredibly important. In this conversation, they break down the mysteries of the pelvic floor, explore how hormones shape your daily experiences, and share actionable steps to help you feel empowered in your body.
Key Topics:
1. Understanding the Pelvic Floor
- What the pelvic floor is and why it matters in daily life
- How it’s connected to different parts of your body
- Reasons it might not be “feeling right,” and what that could mean
2. Listening to Your Body’s Signals
- Signs you shouldn’t ignore related to periods or discomfort
- Why certain symptoms may not be “just normal”
- The importance of knowing your own body cues
3. Hormones Through Every Stage
- How monthly cycles, pregnancy, and menopause impact what you feel
- When hormone changes could affect more than you expect
- Ways to be proactive before, during, and after big life changes
4. Making Pelvic Floor Care Accessible
- Steps you can take in your own home to support your health
- What to expect if you see a pelvic floor therapist
- Helpful resources and how to advocate for your own care
Pre-order Dr. Crawford's debut book, The Fertility Formula, now! https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book
Follow Dr. Reardon on IG @the.vagina.whisperer and TikTok @thevagwhisperer
Buy her book Floored
Check out her website thevaginawhisperer.com
Join her V Hive app for pelvic floor workouts
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Unexplained Infertility: What It Is and What to Do Next
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI discusses the frustrating and often confusing world of unexplained infertility. If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” yet you’re still struggling to conceive, you’re not alone, and you deserve real answers. In this episode, Dr. Crawford breaks down what unexplained infertility really means, why so many couples receive this diagnosis, and what you can do to move forward with clarity, confidence, and hope.
Key Topics:
1. The Fertility Puzzle
- Why "normal" test results don't tell the whole story
- Hidden factors affecting conception
- Breaking down the medical mystery
2. Body's Hidden Inflammation
- How silent inflammation impacts fertility
- Everyday factors that disrupt reproductive health
- Simple ways to calm your body's internal storm
3. Beyond Traditional Testing
- What doctors aren't seeing in standard fertility exams
- The role of egg and sperm quality
- Advanced approaches to understanding fertility challenges
4. Empowering Your Fertility Journey
- Lifestyle changes that make a difference
- When to consider advanced treatments
- Taking control of your reproductive health
Pre-order Dr. Crawford's debut book, The Fertility Formula, now! https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book
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How Insulin Resistance Impacts Your Energy, Hormones, and Fertility | Dr. Arti Thangudu
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by Dr. Arti Thangudu, a triple board certified physician in endocrinology, internal medicine and lifestyle medicine, to reveal the hidden truth about insulin resistance and its surprising effects on women's health. Discover how this often-overlooked condition can impact your energy, hormones, and fertility - and what you can do to take control.
Key Topics:
1. Understanding Insulin Resistance
- Your body's communication breakdown
- Why it's more than just a diabetes problem
- How it affects different body systems
2. Detecting Insulin Resistance
- Beyond basic blood tests
- Recognizing early warning signs
- When to seek professional guidance
3. Lifestyle Strategies for Improvement
- Nutrition that supports metabolic health
- Exercise approaches that make a difference
- Sleep's critical role in metabolic function
4. Treatment and Management Options
- Supplement considerations
- Medical interventions
- Personalized approach to healing
Pre-order Dr. Crawford's debut book, The Fertility Formula, now! https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book
Follow Dr. Thangudu on Instagram @draartithangudu
Check out her website and practice: sa-complete.comSubscribe to her YouTube ChannelListen to her podcast “Endocrine Matters”
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Ovulation Induction: Do You Need Clomid, Letrozole or Gonadotropins?
Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down ovulation induction, explaining how medications like Clomid and Letrozole work, and why understanding your body’s hormone signals is key. She dives into common causes of ovulation issues, from PCOS and hypothalamic amenorrhea to structural brain factors, and shows why identifying the root cause is critical before starting medication.
Key Topics:
1. Understanding Your Reproductive System
- How your brain communicates with your ovaries
- The delicate dance of hormones
- Why some women struggle to ovulate
2. Why Ovulation Goes Wrong
- Common reasons ovulation gets disrupted
- The impact of lifestyle on reproductive health
- When to seek medical intervention
3. Ovulation Induction Options
- Different drugs for different diagnoses
- Personalized approaches to ovulation induction
- What to expect during treatment
4. Becoming Your Own Fertility Advocate
- Understanding your body's signals
- Questions to ask your healthcare provider
- Empowering yourself through knowledge
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How to Choose a Fertility Clinic? | Dr. Amanda Skillern
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by her clinical partner, Dr. Amanda Skillern, to discuss the complex world of fertility clinics, offering patients an insider's guide to selecting the right medical practice for their unique fertility journey.
Key Topics:
1. Finding the Right Doctor
- Understanding specialized training
- Importance of board certification
- What makes a true fertility expert
2. Clinic Decision-Making
- Who really controls medical choices
- The impact of corporate vs. physician-owned practices
- Patient care vs. financial priorities
3. Patient Experience
- Communication styles and expectations
- Personalized care team approach
- Monitoring and cycle management
4. Financial Transparency
- Navigating insurance complexities
- Understanding true treatment costs
- Avoiding hidden fees and surprise bills
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The Fertility, Hormones, and Health Podcast with Dr. Natalie Crawford
Navigating your hormones shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Hosted by double board-certified fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford, this podcast cuts through the noise to bring you science-backed insights on fertility, hormone health, and reproductive wellness without the overwhelm.
Whether you're trying to conceive, managing a diagnosis like PCOS or endometriosis, or simply want to understand your cycle and feel better in your body, you're in the right place. From IVF to perimenopause, egg quality to inflammation, each episode delivers real education and actionable tools plus expert interviews and powerful patient stories.
This is your trusted resource for the truth about your body and your roadmap to feeling empowered in your health as a woman.
Any and all guest statements and opinions are a reflection of their own experience and do not reflect the views or opinions of Natalie Crawford MD, As a Woman Podcast, or Pinnacle Podcast Network.
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