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Dr. C In The D
by Dr. K
Women are amazing and grow stronger together! That’s the idea Dr. Carole Kowalczyk has in mind as she shares her wisdom about all thing’s fertility, women’s health, relationships, and making family dreams come true. Dr. Kowalczyk is a board certified reproductive endocrinologist and Medical Director for the Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health, as well as cohost of Detroit WJR's Healthy Woman radio show and publisher of Wisdom & Wellness.
Episodes
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Stronger Bodies, Healthier Futures
What does it really take to make fitness and weight loss stick long term? Donnie Jaeger, owner of Detroit Thrive, joins Carole Kowalczyk, M.D., to break down how strength training, nutrition, accountability, and even GLP-1 medications fit into a realistic approach to health, fertility, and...
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The Heart Behind the Care
Patients often see the results of fertility care, but not always the people walking beside them every step of the way. In this episode, physician assistant Amanda Johnson shares her path into reproductive medicine, what it’s like to support patients through both hope and heartbreak, and why...
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Fertility Fact or Faux: Separating Truth From Online Myths
From hot tubs and Brazil nuts to age, weight, and who’s really responsible when pregnancy doesn’t happen, this episode tackles some of the most common fertility myths circulating online. In a rapid-fire Fact or Faux format, questions get real answers, clear context, and reassurance grounded in...
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Inside the Uterus: What a Hysteroscopy Can Reveal
Carole Kowalczyk, M.D., is joined by reproductive surgeon Nicole Budrys, M.D., for a clear, reassuring conversation about hysteroscopy and why this small procedure can make a big difference in fertility and recurrent pregnancy loss. They break down what patients can expect, when it’s recommended,...
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From Bourbon Street to Baby Dreams
Dr. Carole turns the mic on her longtime colleague Nicole Budrys, M.D., for a candid, warm conversation about unconventional career paths, mentorship, and the realities of fertility care behind the exam room door. From second chances in medicine to why private practice changes everything, this...
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A Love Letter to Detroit, Told Block by Block
Founder and president of City Institute, Jeanette Pierce, joins Dr. Carole for a fast-moving conversation that reframes Detroit’s past, explains its present, and hints at what’s next. From hidden neighborhood gems to why context matters more than headlines, Pierce shares insights that might…
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From Detroit Roots to Fertility Frontlines: Meet Dr. Carol
Ever wonder what drives a doctor to dedicate her life to women’s health and fertility? In this candid conversation, Dr. Carol Kowalczyk shares her journey from growing up in Detroit to pioneering advances in reproductive medicine. You’ll hear about the passion behind her practice, the challenges...
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Detroit’s Winter Wonderland: Hidden Gems You’ll Love
Discover the magic of Detroit in winter with insider tips on festive ice skating at Campus Martius, cozy Cadillac Square markets, and the dazzling Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo. Dr. Carol Kowalczyk and her guest share unique local finds—from handcrafted gifts with a purpose to pop-up holiday...
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Ready for Baby in 2026? Start with These Fertility Game-Changers
Thinking about growing your family in the new year? Dr. Carole Kowalczyk and Dr. Nicole Budrys break down the essentials—from timing and age-related fertility factors to health habits that boost your chances. Learn why your partner’s lifestyle matters, what diet tweaks can make a difference, and...
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Why the Motor City Matters: Stories That Inspire Health and Hope
Dr. Carole Kowalczyk and Dr. Nicole Budrys share a heartfelt tribute to Detroit, weaving personal stories with the city’s vibrant culture, world-class sports, and culinary gems. Discover why this hometown pride matters—and how it connects to the mission of empowering women’s health. Tune in for a...
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Breaking Barriers to Parenthood: How Brilora Fertility Foundation Makes Dreams Possible
Struggling with the high cost of fertility treatments? In this episode, Dr. Carole Kowalczyk and Dr. Nicole Budrys sit down with Lauren Clements, Founder of the Brilora Fertility Foundation, to explore how her organization helps families overcome financial hurdles on the path to parenthood. Learn...
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From Questions to Clarity: Demystifying Fertility and Women’s Health
Ever wondered what really impacts your fertility and overall hormonal health? Dr. Carole Kowalczyk and Dr. Nicole Budrys break down the myths, share science-backed insights, and explain the latest treatments that can make a difference. You’ll learn practical steps to take control of your...
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Dr. C in the D ~ What's up with Fertility These Days
Why are fertility challenges becoming more common—and what can you do about it? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Carole Kowalczyk and Dr. Nicole Budrys unpack the latest trends in reproductive health, from age and environmental factors to the growing role of social media and proactive fertility...
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Dr. C in the D ~ MI Fertility is Bad Ass!
Discover how the Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health became a trailblazing, patient-first fertility practice in a world of cookie-cutter care. In this episode, Dr. Carole Kowalczyk and Dr. Nicole Budrys share their inspiring journey, the badass women they serve, and how personalized...
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Dr. C in the D ~ First Fertility Visit Expectations
Thinking about starting fertility treatment but unsure what the first visit will be like? In this episode of Dr. C and the D, Dr. Carole Kowalczyk and Dr. Nicole Budrys from the Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health walk you through every step—from that first phone call to the full...
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Unlocking the Mystery of Implantation: Advanced Fertility Testing + PRP for IVF Success
In this eye-opening episode of Dr. C in the D, Dr. Carol Kowalczyk is joined by her trusted associate, Dr. Nicole Budrys, for a deeply insightful conversation about new advancements in fertility care—specifically for women who are navigating the complex and emotional journey of trying to…
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What’s New in Male Fertility: Sperm QT, DFI, and Zymot Explained
In this episode of Dr. C in the D, Dr. Carol Kowalczyk and Dr. Nicole Budrys dive into some of the most exciting advancements in the world of male fertility—shedding light on new testing options and lab techniques that are helping couples find answers and improve outcomes. With so many people...
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Egg Donor 101: Understanding When and Why It's the Right Choice
In this episode, Dr. Carol Kowalczyk dives into the often emotional and deeply empowering path of using an egg donor on the journey to parenthood. Whether you're just beginning to explore fertility options or have been on this road for a while, this episode provides compassionate, clear insight...
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Understanding Endometriosis: Symptoms, Stages & How It Affects Fertility
Welcome to the first episode of 2025! In honor of Endometriosis Awareness Month, Dr. Carol Kowalczyk dives deep into a topic that affects millions of women—endometriosis. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about how this condition impacts fertility, how it’s diagnosed, and what...
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Jewish Fertility Foundation
There are many different ways to build a family, and Elana Frank, founder of the Jewish Fertility Foundation, knows this for a fact. Dr. C sits down with the mom of three to discuss her experience going through IVF in Israel after finding out her tubes were blocked, how she accessed reproductive...
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Infertility Through Our Eyes | Breonna’s Story
Elizabeth Lewis interviews one of Dr. K’s patients, Breonna Lusch, who shares her five-and-a-half year journey through IVF, miscarriages, medical procedures, and her rainbow baby who was born in April of 2023. Together, Elizabeth and Breonna dive into navigating IVF, when to announce a pregnancy,...
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Common Questions
Dr. Kowalczyk and Elizabeth Lewis, owner of Detroit Mom, discuss common reasons why women find it difficult to take that first step when it comes to seeking out fertility treatment: finances and insurance, feeling alone, feeling like they cannot seek out support due to religion or cultural…
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All About Freezing Your Eggs
We’ve had a ton of women coming in to talk about their fertility potential and to learn more about freezing their eggs. It’s really empowering to see women taking control of their fertility and showing interest in thinking about the future, even if they might not be ready to have babies right…
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What You Can Do Naturally to Get Pregnant
People ask at almost every single appointment at Michigan Center, “What can I do to naturally get pregnant?” It’s great to see interest in the natural side to fertility and pregnancy and there are easy things to do at home to help support getting pregnant without medical intervention. In this...
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Infertility Awareness Week 2023
Infertility Awareness Week is April 23-29, 2023 and was first created in 1989 by a support group called Resolve in order to empower change in conversation about infertility. In this episode Dr. Kowalczyk and Alexa Karbowski, PA C discuss why this week is so important for so many people who are...
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Michigan Center’s 20th Anniversary
It’s Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health’s 20th Anniversary! In this episode, Alexa Karbowski, PA C, and Dr. Kowalczyk reminisces about the early beginnings of Michigan Center and how the practice has grown over the years. Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan...
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2023 Walk of Hope with Sue + LeAndrea
April is Infertility Awareness Month and to honor women walking through a journey with infertility. Sue Johnston and LeAndrea Fisher created the Walk of Hope to help bring awareness to infertility and to raise funds for Resolve: The National Fertility Association. This year the Walk of Hope…
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Supporting Your Mental Health Through Secondary Infertility
Secondary Infertility is when a couple is having a difficult time getting pregnant after a successful first pregnancy. In this episode, Claire Hogan sits down with Dr. K to discuss what Secondary Infertility is, how it can affect our mental health, and the ways each partner can have different...
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Finding Hope After Failure
Even though many fertility journeys end in happiness, many of them continue on without a successful pregnancy and those feelings can be incredibly difficult to manage. Dr. K and Claire Hogan talk in this episode about the options following an unsuccessful fertility journey and how to best manage...
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Mental Health and Infertility
Infertility and the journey through it can cause a lot of strain and stress, especially to your mental health. With so many stigmas and misunderstandings around the topic, it’s important to foster self-love and compassion instead. In this episode, Claire Hogan and Dr. K talk all about caring for...
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Secondary Infertility
Secondary Infertility is when someone who has had a baby is struggling to have baby number two. Dr. Nicole Budrys from Michigan Center for Fertility of Women’s Health is here today to discuss why this might be the case for some women and the ways they can help combat secondary infertility. Join…
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All About Periods
Do you think you know everything there is to know about periods as a woman? You might be surprised at what you don’t know. In this episode, Elizabeth Lewis, podcast manager of Dr. C in the D, and Dr. Nicole Budrys from Michigan Center for Fertility of Women’s Health talk all about periods, birth...
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What is Luteal Phase Deficiency?
Sometimes when people are going through a fertility journey it’s good to look into whether or not the person has a Luteal Phase Deficiency. In this episode, Dr. Nicole Budrys from Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health discusses what Luteal Phase Deficiency is, how it can affect...
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All About Embryo Implantation
We previously talked about what happens after a failed IVF cycle. In this episode, we’re discussing how an embryo implants and whether or not it implants. Dr. K talks is joined by Dr. Nicole Budrys to talk about all the reasons why an IVF cycle might not be successful from an implantation...
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When IVF Fails
There is a lot of buildup, excitement, and stress that comes with preparing for IVF and when it doesn’t work the way everyone planned, there is a lot of heartbreak involved and questions about what to do next. In this episode, Dr. K talks with Dr. Nicole Budrys about what comes after a failed IVF...
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What You Need To Know Before Starting IVF
IVF is a very exciting and a very scary process that comes with a lot of questions and many different variations in the reasons behind starting it. In this episode, Dr. Nicole Budrys talks with Dr. K about everything you need to know before starting IVF. Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead...
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Introducing Dr. Nicole Budrys
Dr. Nicole Budrys is on the team at Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health and we are so excited to have her! In this episode, get to know Dr. Budrys and the amazing work she does with our patients every single day. Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for...
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All About Ovarian Reserve
Ovarian reserve is just one piece of information to take into account when looking at planning ahead for having babies and fertility. In this episode, Dr. K is joined by Alexa Karbowski PA-C to discuss the importance of ovarian reserve and how it can help inform women in their decisions. Join Dr....
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Same Sex Couples: What Are My Options?
The scope of fertility isn’t just limited to male/female couples and there are many wonderful options available for same-sex couples. In this episode, Dr. K is joined by Alexa Karbowski PA-C to discuss what types of options there are for same sex couples when wanting to start or grow a family.…
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Alexa’s Story: Fertility From Both Sides
Many times, fertility patients feel like they’re alone in their journeys and that their providers could never understand everything they’re going through. In this episode, Dr. K is joined by Alexa Karbowski PA-C, who tells her story of how she went from being a fertility provider to a patient...
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How Does Overturning Roe vs. Wade Affect Fertility Patients?
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the overturning of Roe vs. Wade and how it affects us as fertility providers. In this episode, Dr. K is joined by Alexa Karbowski PA-C to discuss how fertility patients are affected by this decision from fertility as a medical condition to frozen…
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Addressing the Stresses in Fertility Issues
There are so many points of stress that can come along with the journey to getting pregnant: financial stress, couples stress, emotional stress, work stress, and more. We know that adding extra stress to an already complicated situation can make getting even more complicated. In this episode, we...
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The Walk of Hope for Infertility Awareness
While infertility is not uncommon to so many people, the conversations surrounding infertility can still be difficult for many. On this episode, Dr. K is joined by LeAndrea Fisher (@hope_in_fertility) and Sue Johnston, two infertility warriors, who tell their stories and how they are helping...
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What a Fertility Workup Entails
Going to your very first fertility appointment might seem like a stressful and scary thing, but really it’s very simple. In this episode, Dr. K discusses what the first fertility workup looks like in the office with Alexa Karbowski, a PA-C from Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health....
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Warning Signs for Fertility Concerns
Many people know it’s not always easy to conceive a baby, but at what point do you consider speaking to a fertility specialist? There are many warning signs for people to look out for depending on their age, medical history, and other factors when making the decision to seek out fertility...
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Introduction to Dr. C in the D
Detroit Mom is proud to introduce Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and medical director of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health. Dr. K is a Detroit native with a passion for helping women and supporting her hometown. During this episode, we learn all about what led Dr. K to her career as a...
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Lube it Up!
As unromantic as scheduled sex sounds, doing so without proper lubrication can make things feel even worse. In this mini episode, we talk with licensed sex therapist Sarah Watson (@swsxtherapy) about why using lubrication is so important and get some recommendations on which ones to use and which...
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Exposing Current Fertility Trends and Questions
Think you are the only one experiencing an issue with fertility or that has a question about it? Think again! In this episode, we talk with Alexa Karbowski, a PA-C from Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health, about the fertility trends and questions we are seeing in our offices every…
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Let’s Talk about Sex, Baby
We all know the general idea of how babies get made, but how does sex play in to fertility and actually getting pregnant? Dealing with fertility and needing to have sex on a schedule definitely makes it feel like a chore. In this episode we discuss how to have better sex when trying to conceive…
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Recurrent Loss & Miscarriage
Infertility doesn't always mean you can't get pregnant, sometimes getting pregnant is the easy part. In this episode we discuss what so many fail to talk about, recurrent loss and miscarriage. For more on this topic visit www.mifertility.com
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Women are amazing and grow stronger together! That’s the idea Dr. Carole Kowalczyk has in mind as she shares her wisdom about all thing’s fertility, women’s health, relationships, and making family dreams come true. Dr. Kowalczyk is a board certified reproductive endocrinologist and Medical Director for the Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health, as well as cohost of Detroit WJR's Healthy Woman radio show and publisher of Wisdom & Wellness.
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Women are amazing and grow stronger together! That’s the idea Dr. Carole Kowalczyk has in mind as she shares her wisdom about all thing’s fertility, women’s health, relationships, and making family dreams come true. Dr. Kowalczyk is a board certified reproductive endocrinologist and Medical...
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