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Chick ChatThe Importance of Pre-Pregnancy WellnessIt's no secret that more and more couples are facing fertility challenges today. Fertility treatments are on the rise, and people are looking for alternatives and more natural solutions to help them during their fertility journeys. When looking back at generations before us, they didn't experience as many fertility issues as our generation. This got me thinking about why this might be the case and what we can do about it. I wanted to learn more and got to talk to today's guest, pre-pregnancy expert Alexandria Devito, about preparing for pregnancy and what we can do to optimize our...2024-12-1049 min
Your Infinite Health: Anti Aging Biohacking, Regenerative Medicine and YouAlexandria DeVito – Enhancing Fertility Through HealthAlexandria DeVito, MS, CNS is the author of 9 Months Is Not Enough and founder & CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company.After years as a functional nutritionist, Alexandria founded Poplin to help couples prepare for conception. Previously, Alexandria spent a decade in healthcare consulting at McKinsey and tech investment banking at Merrill (now BoA). She holds dual Master's degrees and certifications in wellness, nutrition, and personal development.The discussion covers the limitations of traditional fertility treatments like IVF, the importance of whole-body health for successful conception, and how lifestyle factors play a...2024-11-2043 min
Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better LifePreventing Infertility: PRE-Pregnancy Care & Generational Health with Alexandria DeVito"We often wait to address fertility until it becomes infertility." - Alexandria DeVitoA diagnosis of infertility can be devastating, but this brilliant and informative conversation with expert Alexandria DeVito can inspire hope and proactive measures to identity fertility blockers and remove them. Alexandria is a functional nutritionist, best selling author, and the founder and CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company of its kind. You can reach Alexandria at her website https://9monthsisnotenough.com.Some of the highlights Alexandria shares:Infertility diagnosis has a similar level of impact as a cancer diagnosis - de...2024-10-2239 min
The Pregnancy to Parenting Show with Elizabeth JoyEP 347: Combatting Reproductive Anxiety & Optimizing Pre-Pregnancy Health w/ Alexandria DeVitoNot only is getting pregnant and having healthy children more difficult than it was for our parents’ generation, reproductive anxiety is also on the rise. Alexandria's approach to pre-pregnancy wellness is revolutionary. She suggests preparing for pregnancy with the same level of dedication and planning as one would for a wedding. Her book emphasizes that the steps taken to prepare the body and mind before conceiving can have a profound impact not only on fertility, but also on the lifelong health of the child. "9 Months Is Not Enough" ser...2024-09-231h 02
The Ultimate Pregnancy Prep PodcastHow relationship dynamics and sexuality play a role in fertility with Alexandria DevitoToday’s podcast is all about the relationship and intimacy aspects of trying to conceive. I interview Alexandria Devito, a functional nutritionist who specializes in fertility and preconception health. We dive into common barriers to intimacy, the impact of pleasure on fertility, and the balance of masculine and feminine energies in your reproductive years. Alexandria offers practical insights and suggestions for couples navigating the journey of preparing for pregnancy while placing an emphasis on the intimacy of a couples partnership. Episode Highlights: Alexandra’s background and her preconception testing platform called Poplin Barriers to intimacy and commu...2024-09-2254 min
This Is How We Rise with Nika LawrieOptimizing Pre-Pregnancy Health: Insights from Alexandria DeVito on Fertility and WellnessEver wondered what it takes to prepare your body for pregnancy? My special guest, Alexandria DeVito, a functional nutritionist specializing in fertility, joins us to share her journey from corporate life to becoming a champion for fertility health. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand the five key areas of pre-pregnancy wellness—blood, hormone, immune, metabolic, and nutrient status—and how addressing these can significantly boost your chances of conception and ensure a healthier pregnancy.Discover the shocking prevalence of nutrient deficiencies among reproductive-age women and learn how to tackle common deficiencies like iron, vitamin D, and...2024-09-0344 min
BiohackerBlondie PodcastOptimizing Fertility for Men and Women: Proactive Health, Biomarkers, and Biohacks with Alexandria DeVito Founder of PoplinTakeawaysProactive fertility care involves addressing underlying health issues and optimizing biomarkers before trying to conceive.Testing a wide range of biomarkers, including hormones, inflammation, and nutrient levels, provides a comprehensive picture of fertility health.Both male and female partners should be involved in the testing and optimization process, as fertility is a 50-50 biological equation.A fertility-friendly diet includes moderate to higher fat, adequate protein, and a moderate amount of carbohydrates. Diets should be revisited and adjusted as goals change.Weight, both overweight and underweight, can have an impact on fertility.Testing for toxins and heavy metals...2024-08-211h 03
Well-Adjusted MamaAlexandria Devito: 9 Months Is Not EnoughAlexandria DeVito, MS, CNS, is a functional nutritionist who specializes in fertility and preconception health. She is the founder and CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company. Prior to founding Poplin, Alexandria worked in management consulting at McKinsey & Company. She holds a MBA from Harvard Business School. She also has a master's degree in nutrition; extensive training as a doula, yoga teacher, and personal trainer; and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, all of which inform her approach to pre-pregnancy wellness. Alexandria’s info: Website: https://9monthsisnotenough.com/ Website: https://getpoplin.com/ In...2024-08-2053 min
Biohacking with BrittanyFertility Myths Busted: The Controversial Truth About Preconception Health, Detox, and Nutrition with Alexandria DeVitoAlexandria DeVito, author of “Nine Months Is Not Enough,” and founder and CEO of Poplin, shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming a nutritionist and emphasizes the critical role of preconception health. We explore the critical roles both partners play in preparing for a healthy pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of nutrient-dense diets, targeted supplementation, and environmental detoxification. WE TALK ABOUT: 11:00 - Alexandria’s background in functional nutrition and fertility 16:00 - Preparing for pregnancy like other life events 21:00 - The importance of preconception health for a healthy...2024-08-161h 09
Empowered NutritionPlanning for Parenthood: Comprehensive Preconception Health StrategiesEpisode Summary In this episode of the Empowered Nutrition Podcast, Erin Skinner sits down with Alexandria DeVito, a functional nutritionist specializing in fertility and preconception health. Alexandria, who is the founder and CEO of Poplin, discusses the importance of preparing your body for conception through comprehensive preconception health strategies. They delve into how factors like diet, lifestyle, and environment can impact fertility and overall health, and how a thorough understanding of one’s health baseline can lead to better outcomes for both conception and the health of the future child. Episode Highlights The Importance of Preconception Health: Al...2024-08-1449 min
Herbal Womb WisdomThe roots of a fertile body (and healthy hormones): '9 Months is Not Enough' with Alexandria DeVitoClick here to send me a quick message :) Fertility is a reflection of your overall health, wellbeing, vitality, capacity. I think it's common to pigeonhole "trying to conceive" as all about hormones, but actually our body's reproductive resilience is a mirror of what else may be going on in our bodies. There are so many factors at play, from nutrition to movement to environmental exposures to stress levels to blood sugar to egg and sperm health and beyond.Yes, sperm too! They are 50% of the equation after all.And co...2024-07-301h 04
In a PhaseMaking Fertility Fun Again with Alexandria DeVito MSN, CNSIn today’s episode we discuss the details & the data of preconception prep that is so often overlooked with Alexandria DeVito MSN, CNS. Ever had a question about your eggs as you age? Maybe you have a question about sperm quality? Got an autoimmune condition but you’re trying to conceive, these are all things we discuss so grab your notebook and get ready to dive in! Today’s Sponsor: Period Skool: Join the Community If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure you leave a rating and review! Want to support the sho...2024-07-2658 min
The Labor Room#29. How Pre-Pregnancy Wellness Changes Everything - with Alexandria DeVitoSend me a love note here to let me know what you thought about your most recently listened-to episode!In this enlightening episode of The Labor Room podcast, Heather Knezic sits down with Alexandra DeVito, a renowned functional nutritionist specializing in fertility and preconception health. Alexandra is the author of 9 Months Is Not Enough: The Ultimate Pre-pregnancy Checklist to Create a Baby-Ready Body and Build Generational Health and the founder and CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company.Join us as we delve into the crucial topic of pre-pregnancy wellness and how it can...2024-07-2548 min
The MedTech Podcast#70 Preconception Wellness and Enhancing Fertility with Alexandria DeVito: Pregnancy Planning, Misconceptions around Fertility and Differences Between Physical and Biological AgeAlexandria DeVito Founder and CEO of Poplin is a functional nutritionist who specialises in fertility and preconception health, prior to founding Poplin, she worked as a management consultant in the finance industry before making the jump into healthcare
In this episode, we delve into the single most important thing someone can do to enhance fertility and increase their likelihood of having healthy children, the meaning of the term Preconception expert alongside what their roles are, the process of writing a book from start to finish and the common misconception of fertility rapidly declining in women after the...2024-07-2329 min
Heallist PodcastEntrepreneurship as personal development with Alexandria DeVitoHow do you transition from a high-powered corporate career to a pioneering role in holistic health? Alexandria DeVito, a former McKinsey consultant and Harvard MBA, shares her remarkable journey with us on the Healist Podcast. Alexandria's transformation into a functional nutritionist and founder of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company, offers a deep dive into the world of proactive healthcare. Her awakening to the importance of preconception health through personal experience and rigorous research underscores the significant shifts needed in how we approach fertility and wellness. We uncover the hidden struggles of leaving behind the...2024-07-1746 min