Pregnancy

October 20, 2026

#155: The Missing Piece of Fertility Support for Hashimoto’s

Trigger warning: This episode discusses fertility challenges, recurrent pregnancy loss, and infertility. Please listen with care if these topics feel sensitive for you. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing three recent client success stories that highlight the complex relationship between Hashimoto’s, thyroid health, and fertility. From recurrent pregnancy loss and secondary infertility to navigating health challenges before trying to conceive, each woman came to me with a different story, and each experienced a positive pregnancy test after working together. I’m walking through their journeys, the testing and results that helped guide our approach, and how we individualized their protocols to support their health. I’m also sharing why I look beyond symptoms alone when supporting fertility, including the role of mineral status, thyroid function, and cellular health. These stories are a reminder that every fertility journey is different and that preparing for pregnancy may involve looking at the bigger picture of your health. If you’re navigating Hashimoto’s, infertility, or recurrent pregnancy loss, I hope this episode encourages you to keep asking questions, explore your options, and advocate for individualized support.

About this episode

What You'll Learn:

  • Why I believe fertility conversations should include more than reproductive hormones, and what the health of your cells may have to do with the process.
  • How one client’s experience with Hashimoto’s changed over several months, from persistent symptoms to improved thyroid markers and a pregnancy she’s feeling good in.
  • What made another client’s journey with recurrent pregnancy loss different, and why we focused on her thyroid health and individual needs.
  • How I approached a case involving secondary infertility, years of trying to conceive, and three unsuccessful IVF cycles.
  • What HTMA testing revealed about mineral status in these cases and how I used the results to guide individualized protocols.
  • Why three women with overlapping diagnoses and symptoms needed different strategies, timelines, and areas of focus.
  • How optimizing overall health before conception can be part of preparing for pregnancy, even when you’re not yet ready to start trying.
  • Why I encourage women experiencing fertility challenges to keep asking questions and explore their options for comprehensive, individualized care.
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