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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 58 MIN

Egg Quality: What Fat Folks Actually Need to Know (with Marc Sklar)

from Fat and Fertile · host Nicola Salmon

If you've been told your weight is affecting your egg quality, that claim does not have the scientific backing your doctor implied. Here is what actually matters.In this episode, I'm joined by integrative fertility specialist and Rejoova co-founder Marc Sklar to talk about the real science of egg quality, and why so much of what fat folks are told to do works against them.We look at:- What the research actually shows about weight and egg quality- The factors that do affect egg quality: stress, sleep, blood sugar stability, and mitochondrial health- Why restrictive dieting can actively harm your fertility- How to stop making decisions from a place of fearThis episode is sponsored by Rejoova. Rejoova's supplements are designed to support mitochondrial health for egg and sperm quality. Use code POSITIVE for 10% off at getrejoova.com. You do not have to change your body to support your egg quality. Rejoova supplements (code POSITIVE for 10% off): getrejoova.com Have questions? Share your story in the Substack comments. I would love to hear from you. Get full access to Fat and Fertile at fatpositivefertility.substack.com/subscribe

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