47. Blood Sugar is the Secret to Fertility with Katie Chapmon

Find fertility support at www.herfertility.support/free Disclaimer: The Her Fertility podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your healthcare professional regarding any symptoms or medical problems you are experiencing. Blood Sugar, Cortisol, Fertility: oh my! with Registered Dietitian Katie Chapmon In this episode of the Her Fertility Podcast, I’m joined by registered dietitian Katie Chapmon to talk about fertility nutrition through a whole-body lens, with a big focus on blood sugar regulation and stability. Katie explains the difference between a dietitian (licensed, regulated, clinically trained) and a nutritionist (often unregulated), then breaks down how blood sugar “rollercoasters” can increase insulin and affect cortisol: impacting ovulation testosterone balance egg and sperm quality embryo implantation We cover simple, practical steps: eat consistently every 3–5 hours, aim to eat within 90 minutes of waking, build plates with 3–5 distinct food colors for antioxidants, and pair carbs with protein and/or fat (“fruit needs a friend”). We also discuss fasting, why morning fasting may worsen cortisol and dysregulation for female egg quality, and why a longer overnight break from eating can support sleep and nighttime regulation. 02:02 Dietitian vs Nutritionist 04:08 Blood Sugar and Fertility 07:22 Food Rhythm for Stability 09:11 Simple Daily Nutrition Steps 12:30 Intermittent Fasting Explained 15:41 Weight Loss While TTC 17:45 Male vs Female Nutrition Nuances 19:12 How to Work With Katie  Thank you Katie for all of this valuable information! You can connect with Katie and her team at https://www.katiechapmon.com/ Connect with Katie https://www.instagram.com/katiechapmonnutrition/ Connect with Jess www.tiktok.com/@herfertility.support