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EPISODE · Nov 23, 2025 · 49 MIN

Ep 113: PART TWO - Staying pregnant & root cause solutions with Guest Kirsten Karchmer

from What I Wish I Knew beyond Pregnancy Loss · host Sharna Southan

In Part Two of this powerful conversation, Kirsten Karchmer dives deep into the critical distinction between getting pregnant and staying pregnant. She shares insights from treating over 10,000 infertile women (half suffering with RPL) and reveals why we need to shift our focus to preparing the body for a healthy pregnancy before conception. Kirsten explains the root causes behind common fertility issues, from progesterone levels to exercise habits, and how her AI-powered app Conceivable helps women make targeted, personalized changes for better outcomes. Key Topics Covered Going Beyond the BFP Why we focus too much on getting pregnant vs. staying pregnant The essential factors that must work to maintain pregnancy Why IUI/IVF without pregnancy preparation often fails Root Cause Solutions Understanding progesterone: why supplementation doesn't work and what does The stress-cortisol-progesterone connection How exercise to exhaustion reduces fertility by 70% The methylation system and how everything in your body is connected The Power of AI in Fertility Care How Conceivable's app outperformed Kirsten's 20 years of clinical practice Personalized daily guidance vs. weekly treatments Using AI to analyze tongue diagnosis, create custom meal plans, and provide cognitive behavioral therapy support Targeted Over General Approaches Why "doing everything" doesn't work The danger of taking supplements without understanding your body's needs How to check your work using Google Scholar The importance of individualized, specific interventions Generational Impact Teaching our daughters about periods and body awareness How parents model health habits for future generations Preparing boys to understand and respect women's cycles Building a society that values menstrual health Male Factor & Miscarriage Sperm morphology and DNA quality's role in recurrent loss Why both partners need to prepare before conception Prevention Through Preparation Most miscarriage prevention happens before pregnancy Building the foundation during the preconception phase Understanding that your body prioritizes baby over you once pregnant   Connect with Kirsten Kirsten Karchmer, Conceivable Technologies: www.conceivable.com  TikTok @yourfertilityexpert Stan store: HERE IG: @conciveable.official About the Conceivable App Conceivable offers: Comprehensive assessment and AI-powered analysis Custom tongue analysis for health insights Personalized meal plans by week of cycle AI therapist for stress and anxiety support Custom supplement packs (US only, Australia coming soon) Conceivable Score predicting pregnancy likelihood Building One miscarriage risk assessor Special Offer: First month free - take the 30-day challenge! Resources Mentioned Google Scholar for checking research claims Darren Hardy's "The Compound Effect" Connect with Sharna ** Grab the FREE Loss to Purpose Masterclass - if you want to know how to turn your experience into your expertise: https://www.sharnasouthan.com/loss-to-purpose-masterclass  LinkedIn: @sharnasouthan Instagram: @pregnancyloss_podcast || @instituteofhealing_pl Note: The information shared in this podcast is not medical advice. Please consult your doctor for personalized medical guidance.

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