It Takes Two: Rewriting the Fertility Script for Men with Ronit Menashe of WeNatal

In this episode, Ronit Menashe, co-founder of WeNatal, highlights the often-overlooked role of male fertility, noting that men contribute to roughly 50% of infertility cases and that sperm quality is a key indicator of overall health. She explains how fertility declines with age for both men and women, and emphasizes the importance of a 90-day preconception window to optimize egg and sperm health through key nutrients like antioxidants, folate, CoQ10, and omega-3s. Ronit shares her personal journey of miscarriage and how it led her and co-founder Vida to create WeNatal, a supplement line focused on supporting fertility for both partners. The conversation encourages a shift from a "me" to a "we" approach in fertility, empowering couples to take proactive, science-backed steps together.Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim are the co-founders of WeNatal, a groundbreaking prenatal supplement company that is transforming the fertility landscape with expertly formulated supplements designed for both women and men. Best friends and who met working at Nike, Ronit and Vida are not just building a brand; they are rewriting the narrative around fertility, pregnancy, and what it truly means to create life in partnership. Their formulation includes 24 key nutrients that address where traditional supplements fall short, supporting whole-body health for both parents and their future baby. But WeNatal is more than a line of supplements; it’s a movement. Ronit and Vida speak courageously about hope, grief, and reclaiming your power on the path to parenthood. Their story opens hearts and reminds us that no one is alone in their journey.SHOW NOTES:0:39 Welcome to the podcast!3:03 About Ronit & Vida4:14 Welcome Ronit to the show!5:52 Declining male fertility6:49 Ronit & Vida’s miscarriages10:05 What Ronit’s husband’s protocol13:01 WeNatal for Him & Her15:10 Opportunities for men18:19 Conventional fertility messaging19:33 Ronit’s story of getting pregnant21:51 Egg Quality supplement23:37 Differences from other Prenatals28:30 *MIMIO*31:02 Other prenatal33:12 Fertility at older ages35:40 Infertility & Metabolic Dysfunction39:27 “It Starts with the Egg”40:32 Nutrient Deficiencies in our food supply 42:43 Spermidine, Urolithin A & CoQ1044:53 GLP-1s & Fertility47:06 Gratitude for Fertility51:29 Product offerings53:03 WeNatal blog54:41 Her final piece of advice57:05 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Subscribe to WeNatal using our link and get a free month of their Rest + Digest Magnesium (worth $35.95!): https://wenatal.com/biohackerbabes Instagram: WeNatalMasterclassBlogBook: It Starts with the EggMimio Health - code: biohackerbabes to save 20%Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands