Ep. 184: From Metabolic Health to Fertility With Katie Redding - FDNP

EPISODE SUMMARY:In this episode, I introduce Katie Redding, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and the newest member of our team. Katie shares her journey from nursing to functional medicine, her personal health transformation, and why she’s passionate about helping women, especially those 35+, take charge of their fertility and hormonal health. We talk about methylation, perimenopause, fertility testing strategies, and what it truly means to help women heal from the inside out.ABOUT DR. JANE’S PRACTICE:Dr. Jane is a Naturopathic Doctor and a Natural Fertility Expert. She and her team of expert practitioners help couples navigate infertility for 1+ years, get to the root cause of their struggles, heal, and bring healthy babies home.After having a family member struggle with infertility and experiencing a miscarriage herself, Dr. Jane realized how little support and education women receive. She is on a mission to change that. Since 2020, she has dedicated her practice to fertility, where she and her practitioners work with couples 1:1, running functional lab work, customizing treatment plans and providing her couples with the support they need to get pregnant, have a stress free pregnancy and a healthy baby.Learn more about Dr. Jane’s practice: www.drjanelevesque.com/practiceApply to work with Dr. Jane & her team: www.drjanelevesque.com/applicationJoin to receive Dr. Jane's weekly Fertility Files: https://link.getcmm.com/widget/form/JStvkHpRAamc7VwPMEQE CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Functional Diagnostic Nutrition02:59 Understanding Perimenopause and Its Impact on Fertility06:03 The Shift from Conventional to Holistic Health08:58 The Importance of Individualized Care11:48 Empowering Women in Their Health Journey15:00 The Role of Support in Fertility Treatments21:38 Nurturing Intuition and Self-Care24:30 The Power of Testing in Fertility27:46 Understanding Methylation and Its Impact29:47 The Importance of Couples in Fertility32:06 Optimizing Health for Pregnancy34:46 Navigating Fertility Challenges38:58 Transformative Healing JourneysTAKEAWAYS:Katie has over 15 years of experience in health and wellness.She focuses on metabolic health and functional holistic approaches.Perimenopause is often misunderstood and affects many women trying to conceive.Holistic care can provide answers that conventional medicine may overlook.Methylation plays a crucial role in fertility and overall health.Couples should be involved in fertility treatments for better outcomes.Katie's personal health journey led her to functional medicine.The importance of individualized care in women's health is emphasized.Testing options in functional medicine can significantly impact fertility strategies.Empowering women to advocate for their health is essential.ABOUT NATURAL FERTILITY:Pregnancy is a natural process, so if it’s not happening or it’s not sticking, something is missing.  Join Dr. Jane, a naturopathic doctor and a natural fertility expert, every Tuesday at 9am for insightful case studies, expert interviews and practical tips on optimizing your fertility naturally. If you’ve struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, women’s health issues or just want to be proactive and prepare yourself for the next big chapter in your life… this show is for you.SUBSCRIBE TO & FOLLOW NATURAL FERTILITY:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0WjrEeP...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...CONNECT WITH DR. JANE:Website - www.drjanelevesque.comInstagram - www.instagram.com/drjanelevesque/?hl=enFacebook - www.facebook.com/dr.janelevesque.ndYouTube - www.youtube.com/@dr.janelevesque7319 Individualized care is essential for effective treatment of chronic fertility issues.