
Navigating getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world can be really flipping hard, especially when everyone is telling you that you have to lose weight to access any kind of support.Join Nicola Salmon - fat-positive fertility coach and author of the book “Fat and Fertile” - as she explores the complexities that fat folks face when they want to grow their family.If you identify as fat or being in ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 24 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessAlternative Health | |||

Content note: This episode discusses weight loss, weight-based medical discrimination, and fertility challenges. Please take care of yourself as you listen.
This week's episode is one that made me both furious and hopeful in equal measure. I sat dow... more
This week's episode tackles a question I hear far too often, and it gets me every single time: "My doctor says I have PCOS but only looked at my weight. What now?"
If this is your experience, I want you to know something right away, what happened to... more
Episode 23: When Your GP Won't Test Your Fertility Until You Lose Weight
This week, we're tackling one of the most common issues fat folks face: being denied basic fertility testing until they lose weight.
In this episode:
- Why it's not your faul... more
In this personal episode, I'm sharing my PCOS journey - from diagnosis at 16 to navigating fertility and finding weight-neutral care approaches.
What We Cover:
My PCOS story and unexpected fertility journey
3 major PCOS myths that need busting
We... more
Thank you for making this podcast! I love it and it instills hope for me :)
So thankful for finding Nicola on Instagram and now here on this podcast. As a fat person who is about to go through IVF (so thankful for my amazing and supportive medical team!), this podcast is just what I need to grow sustain the mindset of “I will have a healthy pregnancy and delivery of a healthy baby in the body I am in. Period.”
Xoxo
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Focused on the unique challenges faced by individuals in larger bodies seeking to conceive, this podcast emphasizes fat-positive fertility advocacy. Host Nicola Salmon provides listeners with insights into navigating fertility treatments, particularly the often discriminatory practices of healthcare providers. The show features personal stories, expert interviews, and practical advice on finding supportive fertility clinics, overcoming weight-related stigma, and fostering a positive relationship with one's body during the journey to parenthood. The podcast aims to create a welcoming community for those who identify with these experiences, offering resources and encouragement for a healthier mindset around pregnancy and fertility.
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