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15 Minute MatrixMapping Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with Dr. Shala Salem #362On this episode of the 15-Minute Matrix podcast we’ll focus on polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS. Dr. Shala Salem’s approach to addressing PCOS in her clinic and with fertility patients is both refreshing and “outside the box.” She combines physiological understanding, bioindividuality, and compassion with practical next steps in working with her patients suffering with […]
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Fertility JourneysDr. Tayyaba Ahmed- Pelvic Pain and EndometriosisOn this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D. speaks with Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed, a doctor of physical medicine and rehabilitation. She was born and raised in New York, completed the BS/DO program at New York Institute of Technology, and was trained at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Northwell Health Plainview Hospital and the NYU Langone Medical Center/RUSK Institute for Rehabilitation.
A board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician, Dr. Ahmed is also a fellow of the Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a member of the International Pelvic Pain Society.
...2022-05-2445 minFertility JourneysDr. Marissa Long- Infertility and RelationshipsOn this week's episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D., speaks with Dr. Marissa Long who began her doctorate with a plan to complete specific education, research and training in reproductive health. Fourteen years later, she is a sought after expert in the field with a wealth of knowledge and experience in reproductive psychology. She is dedicated to helping individuals and couples who are going through fertility treatment, and women with high risk pregnancies and pregnancy loss to manage or relieve the emotional distress associated with these challenges. She has completed research exploring the different types of distress...2022-05-1751 minFertility JourneysParijat Deshpande- Infertility TraumaOn this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D., speaks with Parijat Deshpande, the leading integrative high-risk pregnancy specialist, somatic trauma professional and speaker, and author who guides women to improve their pregnancy complications so they can reduce their risk of preterm birth. Her unique neurobiological approach has served hundreds of women to manage pregnancy complications and reclaim a safety and trust in their bodies that they thought was eroded forever.
Parijat is the author of the bestselling book Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During
a High-Risk Pregnancy. She is also the host of...2022-05-101h 01Fertility JourneysDr. Natasha Stamper- My Story of Healing after Pregnancy LossOn this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D., speaks with Dr. Natasha Stamper, a clinical pharmacist and online fertility coach. She found her love for all things fertility while living in a remote Alaska village navigating her own IVF journey alone. After many miscarriages, two ectopic pregnancies, and one cervical ectopic, she had her two miracle babies. Now with over 12 years of clinical pharmacy experience and her own experiences, she is so excited to be helping families all over the globe fulfill the dream of making their families complete. You can find her on:
...2022-04-2649 minFertility JourneysDr. Rashmi Schramm- Beginner’s Guide to MeditationOn this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D., takes a deep dive into meditation with Dr. Rashmi Schramm, M.D., a board certified family physician and a certified Integrative Health Coach and Meditation Teacher. She is the founder of Optimal Wellness, where she incorporates evidence-based meditation techniques into her individual and group coaching programs. Dr. Schramm helps busy women to ditch guilt and tap into inner peace and power so they can live more energetic and purposeful lives.
Website: (Dr. Schramm offers all visitors a free 5 minute meditation)
https://optimalwellnessmd.org
On Demand and Live combo Meditation prog...2022-04-191h 00Fertility JourneysDr. Christine Maren- Thyroid Health and FertilityOn this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, MD, has an in-depth conversation with Dr. Christine Maren, D.O. a board-certified physician and the founder of a virtual functional medicine practice in Colorado, Michigan, and Texas.
Dr. Maren was introduced to functional medicine after struggling with pregnancy complications and recurrent miscarriages. A functional medicine approach helped her address her own underlying health issues associated with gut infections, hypothyroidism, hormone imbalance and mold toxicity. Now a mother of three, she’s devoted her professional life to helping women optimize their health before pregnancy, thrive postpartum and get the...2022-04-1250 minFertility JourneysZermina Akbary, RN- PCOS and InfertilityOn this episode of the Fertility Journeys podcast, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D., welcomes Zermina Akbary, MSN, BSN, RN- a Registered Nurse and Holistic Nutritionist with graduate training in Functional Medicine and Nutritional Science.
Her journey to becoming a Women's Health Nurse specialist was rooted in her own health challenges. Her Diagnoses of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Hashimotos, and ultimately thyroid cancer were barriers faced when she wanted to start a family. She decided to turn to functional medicine to understand and mitigate the root causes of these diseases, instead of merely treating the symptoms associated with them. Zermina's practice f...2022-04-051h 05Fertility JourneysLily Nichols, RDN- Eating Real Food for Optimal FertilityOn this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem MD, welcomes Lily Nichols, RDN, a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and critical of outdated dietary guidelines.
She is co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy and the author of two books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily’s bestselling books have helped tens of thousands of mamas (and babies!), are used in university-level maternal nutrition and midwifery courses, and have even influenced prenatal...2022-03-291h 06
Uplevel Your Life: Mindset and Wellbeing with AmyEp 85: Dr Shala Salem - Episode Eighty Five: Dr Shala Salem Talks Through Conventional and Natural Methods for Boosting FertilityView the full show notes here. During this episode of Uplevel Your Life ® with Amy Innes and Dr Shala Salem, you'll learn: The worst contributors to fertility issues When you should be involving your doctors The impact of environmental toxins, such as BPA Foods to eat (or avoid) for overall good health Get connected with Amy and Dr Shala Salem on Instagram @amyinneshealth and @integrativefertilitymd - we can't wait to connect with you further! Visit the show notes for the life list of resources and more info PLUS your free eBook from Dr Sha...2022-03-221h 04Fertility JourneysDr. Kalea Wattles- Effects of Lifestyle on FertilityOn this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem MD, talks with Dr. Kalea Wattles, ND a Naturopathic Physician specializing in fertility and Functional Medicine. She earned her doctorate from Bastyr University and is certified as a Functional Medicine Practitioner by the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Dr. Wattles combines her Naturopathic and Functional Medicine training to treat patients with a “Functional Fertility” perspective, using a root-cause, science-based, body-systems approach to
cultivating a fertile body. She is dedicated to using this patient centered method to support patients anywhere on their fertility journey – whether they are thinking about getting pregnant for the first t...2022-03-2255 minFertility JourneysNarissa Roper- Faith and Hope on my Fertility JourneyOn this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, MD, speaks with Narissa Roper, a Wife, Mom and Infertility Advocate. Narissa and her husband Kenneth began their IVF journey in 2018 with a male factor, and after a few tests following two failed transfers, Narissa was diagnosed with Chronic Endometritis. After treatment they had a successful transfer and their daughter Kennedy was conceived. Their next transfer sadly ended in a early miscarriage and they began again on a 2nd retrieval round which produced 2 beautiful embryos ready for transfer. They are thankful to God for all of His Blessings, and are in c...2022-03-151h 00Fertility JourneysRima Chahbar- Endometriosis and InfertilityOn this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D. speaks with Rima Chahbar . Rima shares her personal fertility journey, her diagnosis of endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy losses and how she is managing the grief of infertility and loss. Rima is a second generation Lebanese-Canadian secondary school teacher, and staunch infertility, loss and human rights advocate. She firmly believes in the importance of representation and inclusion in all avenues and works hard to break the stigma associated with infertility in racialized communities.
2022-03-0851 minFertility JourneysDr. Aly Cohen- Reducing Your Exposure to Environmental Toxins
On this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D., talks with Dr. Aly Cohen. Dr. Cohen is the co-author of the bestselling consumer guidebook, Non-Toxic: Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World, Non-Toxic, published by Oxford University Press, and part of the Dr. Weil Healthy Living Guides.
Dr. Aly Cohen is triple board-certified in rheumatology, internal medicine, and integrative medicine, as well as an environmental health expert in Princeton, New Jersey. She has collaborated with the Environmental Working Group, Cancer Schmancer, and other disease- prevention organizations, and is coeditor of the textbook, Integrative Environmental Medicine, part of the Oxf...2022-03-011h 07Fertility JourneysSayeda Abbas- Navigating Fertility TreatmentOn this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D., speaks with Sayeda Abbas, a racial justice lawyer living in New York City. She is an infertility advocate and the face behind Brown Girl Infertility, a social media platform to raise awareness and create a space for women of color in the infertility community. She started the page to diversify the conversation around infertility and to break the stigma on this topic in her community. She shares her own journey through IVF cycles and raises awareness around the topic. She has also created a private Facebook support group...2022-02-2258 minFertility JourneysKezia Okafor- The Mind-Body ConnectionOn this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem M.D., interviews Kezia Okafor, a Fertility Mindset Coach and infertility counselor, working with women struggling with the emotional distress of infertility. She helps them take charge of their emotions and mindset, so they feel in control of their infertility journey and life, which maximizes their chances for a successful and healthy pregnancy.
Kezia's own experience with infertility and experiencing the lack of emotional support has spurred her to plug the gap on mental and emotional health knowledge within the fertility community. Kezia is also author of the book "...2022-02-151h 00Fertility JourneysJennifer Robertson- The Injustice of InfertilityToday's guest on this episode of Fertility Journeys with Dr. Shala Salem, M.D., is Jennifer Robertson, a fertility coach who has helped women all over the world transform their mindset and take back control of their life in the midst of infertility.
She is also author of "The Injustice of Infertility," a deeply inspiring and raw account of her own seven-year fertility journey.
Throughout her own fertility journey, Jen discovered that her old ways of pushing and working hard weren’t serving her. She is now using the lessons learned along the way to dev...2022-02-081h 01Fertility JourneysNimisha Gandhi- Ayurveda and FertilityOn this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, talks with nutritionist, mother, researcher and educator, Nimisha Gandhi who is well-known for her work and life passion for women’s health issues.
Nimisha Gandhi is a functional medicine nutritionist, Ayurvedic counselor, Yoga Nidra/meditation teacher, and former tech founder. She holds a B.S. in pre-med Psychobiology from UCLA and has years of additional education in her field.
In Nimisha’s private practice, Moon Cycle Nutrition, she specializes in fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum care with an emphasis on the mind, body, and soul. Nimisha combines func...2022-02-0149 minFertility JourneysDr. Jenna Hua- Testing Your Environmental Toxin ExposureThis episode of Fertility Journeys features Dr. Shala Salem,M.D., interviewing Dr. Jenna Hua, RD, MPH, Ph.D. An environmental health scientist and dietitian by training, Jenna is passionate about the environment, public health and everything food.
Frustrated by the lack of data for how harmful chemicals (like BPA, phthalates and parabens) from plastics and everyday products affect our health and clinical outcomes, and the absence of personalized approach to mitigate harmful chemical exposures, Jenna is set out on a mission to change these. From there, she founded Million Marker, a health-tech startup dedicated to empower e...2022-01-2555 minFertility JourneysAisha Balesaria- Childless Not By ChoiceIn this episode of Fertility Journeys with Dr. Shala Salem; Aisha Balesaria shares her fertility journey – where a late diagnosis of stage IV endometriosis revealed the primary cause of Aisha’s infertility. Over 11 unsuccessful IVF attempts and many miscarriages later, Aisha and her husband Billahl decided to embrace their childfree-after-infertility life. With real courage and determination, they eventually got to a place of healing and acceptance. Aisha shares her infertility journey in the hope that it will inspire others without children - she is living proof you can have a happy life beyond being a parent, even if it’s not the...2022-01-1854 minFertility JourneysFaiza Shireen- Making the Decision to Freeze my EggsOn this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, MD, sits down with Faiza Shireen. Faiza shares her experience and decision to freeze her eggs.
Faiza is a corporate philanthropy professional in New York City. A second generation Pakistani American, Faiza shares her experience navigating her hyphenated identity, as well as coping with anxiety and grief through personal essays and poetry which she shares on her blog faizashireen.com. She also co-hosts a podcast, The Femmedamentalists, with her friend Mehak Jamil, where they break down taboos in the South Asian community and dissect desi culture across the...2022-01-1152 minFertility JourneysAllison Schaaf- Maintaining Hope after Pregnancy LossOn this episode of the Fertility Journeys Podcast, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D., speaks with Allison Schaaf, founder of Miscarriage Hope Desk, which she created as the resource she wanted during her years long struggle with recurrent pregnancy loss.
Miscarriage Hope Desk provides evidence-based research articles, stories of hope and community for those struggling with recurrent loss.
Allison has a background as a chef and dietitian and is also a serial entrepreneur. She founded the meal planning website, PrepDish.com which helps busy moms get healthy, delicious meals on the table!
Allison currently l...2022-01-0455 minFertility JourneysLisa Pineda- The Benefits of Yoga on the Fertility JourneyOn this episode of the Fertility Journeys Podcast, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D., talks with Lisa Pineda, an advanced yoga and meditation instructor, host of The Dismantling You Podcast, documentary Executive Producer of The Yogi, a two-time TEDx speaker, wellness coach, and global yoga retreat leader.
She advocates for individuals and families who are struggling to start a family with Yoga For Fertility. Yoga For Fertility was created from her own personal experiences while struggling to conceive. Lisa has over 2000 hours completed in acute and clinical care, as she was considering a medical career. She is also ce...2021-12-2854 minFertility JourneysDr. Jessica Chen- Supporting your Fertility with AcupunctureIn this episode of Fertility Journeys Dr. Salem speaks with Dr. Jessica Chen, L.Ac., DAOM, about supporting fertility with acupuncture.
Dr. Jessica Chen is a Board Licensed Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Licensed Acupuncturist with a speciality degree in women’s health and reproduction
Originally from Taipei, Taiwan, Dr. Chen grew up with a strong herbal tradition — her mother often used medicinal herbs in seasonal dishes when preparing the family’s daily meals. As a result, Dr. Chen continued studying the healing properties of food and plants, a journey that eventually led her to devote 12...2021-12-2156 minFertility JourneysBrandon Johnson- Male Infertility and Mental HealthIn this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem speaks with Brandon Johnson, LCSW about male infertility and mental health. For men on the fertility journey it can be extremely difficult to find the support they need. Brandon discusses the challenges men face on the fertility journey, and how a couple can navigate a male infertility diagnosis. Brandon also discusses his own fertility journey and how his infertility diagnosis made him realize there was minimal support available to men.
Brandon Johnson is a licensed Social Worker working with those on their fertility journey. For over two decades, he...2021-12-1450 minFertility JourneysDr. Meredith Broderick- Sound Sleep for Optimal Health and FertilityIn this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem speaks with Dr. Meredith Broderick, a neurologist and sleep specialist, about all things Sleep. Sleep is arguably the most important pillar of health and wellbeing yet it is still not given the attention it deserves. Dr. Broderick addresses what you can do to support optimal sleep and dispels several myths around sleep. In addition, she also speaks about the conditions of insomnia and sleep apnea.
Dr. Meredith Broderick, MD, is a neurologist who specializes in sleep medicine and behavioral sleep medicine. She received her neurology training at Case Wester...2021-12-0758 minFertility JourneysMichelle Byrd- How to Prepare for Fertility TreatmentsIn this episode of Fertility Journeys Dr. Shala Salem, MD, speaks with Michelle Byrd a licensed therapist and fertility coach about how to prepare both mentally and emotionally for fertility treatments. Research has shown that one of the most common reasons for a patient to drop out of fertility treatments is stress. And while we know that infertility is a condition that can prove to be as stressful as dealing with cancer, there is still a gap in the mental support for those struggling. Michelle reviews some of the common struggles couples may encounter during fertility treatment and how best to...2021-11-3051 minFertility JourneysJosephine Atluri- Mindfulness & Meditation on the Fertility JourneyIn this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem interviews Josephine Atluri about the practice of mindfulness and meditation. Josephine has been helping clients to use mindfulness and meditation to cultivate calm and improve their mind body connection on the fertility journey. She also takes us through a guided meditation proving you only need to set aside 5 minutes a day to create a little calm in your life.
Josephine Atluri is an expert in meditation and mindfulness, helping thousands of people overcome adversity to find joy. A graduate of the University of Chicago, Josephine couples her business b...2021-11-2357 minFertility JourneysLara Adler- Environmental Toxins & FertilityOn today's episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Salem sits down with environmental toxins expert Lara Adler to discuss how environmental toxins can negatively impact hormones and fertility. Lara discusses the lack of regulation in the chemical industry and how you can protect yourself from the dangers of environmental chemicals we are all exposed to on a daily basis.
Lara Adler is an Environmental Toxins Expert & Educator and a Certified Holistic Health Coach who teaches health coaches, nutritionists, and other health professionals how to eliminate the #1 thing holding their clients back from the results they are seeking – the una...2021-11-1651 minFertility JourneysDr. Vivian Chen- Optimizing Your Microbiome for FertilityIn this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem’s guest is Dr. Vivian Chen, a UK Physician with 15 years of clinical experience. She is board certified in the UK in both internal medicine and family practice.
They explore the importance of supporting your gut microbiome, the health of which is key to promoting optimal overall health, and the evidence emerging that it plays a large role in fertility. Dr. Chen reveals how your diet, stress, and exposure to toxins can negatively impact your gut health.
Dr. Chen's world turned upside down when her daughter was hospi...2021-11-0958 minFertility JourneysMarilyn Gomez- A Story of Hope & Healing on the Fertility JourneyIn this episode of Fertility Journeys with Dr. Shala Salem, Marilyn Gomez shares her fertility journey, and how she healed the trauma of infertility through therapy, Reiki and advocating for herself.
Marilyn Gomez is a speaker, self-advocate, podcast host, and entrepreneur who got her Reiki certification to help her heal through the trauma of infertility. She had her daughter in 2016, from her 3rd IVF transfer. In 2019, she attempted to expand her family with transferring the last two of her frozen embryos. That transfer failed. She closed the chapter of expanding her family to focus on healing, and...2021-11-021h 01Fertility JourneysDr. Loree Johnson- The Importance of Mental Health on the Fertility JourneyIn this premier episode of the Fertility Journeys podcast, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D., welcomes Dr. Loree Johnson, Ph.D, LMFT. Dr. Johnson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Coach in private practice with more than 25 years of experience as a clinician, educator, and clinical supervisor.
Specializing in women’s mental health and reproductive health, Dr. Loree helps her clients overcome the emotional challenges that come with infertility - including pregnancy loss and emotional trauma. She also helps couples, who have become divided by their fertility journey, strengthen their connection.
Dr. Salem and Dr. Lo...2021-10-2659 minFertility JourneysFertility Journeys Podcast TrailerA preview of episodes to come on Fertility Journeys. Dr. Shala Salem interviews expert guests about how to support optimal wellness on the fertility journey. She also speaks with individuals who share their own stories about their struggles with infertility.
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Hey Mami PodcastHow Reproductive Toxins Affect Fertility and Pregnancy w/ Shala Salem, MDStudies show that a particular group of chemicals called endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can have negative effects on female and male reproductive health. Our guest today is Shala Salem, MD. Dr. Salem is an Integrative Gynecologist with over a decade of experience. After completing OB GYN residency in Brooklyn, New York, she completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona under the guidance of Dr. Andrew Weil. She currently practices in Southern California at a fertility clinic where she helps patients to optimize their fertility through an integrative approach. Dr...2021-08-1240 min
Heal Thy Self with Dr. G#92 - Optimizing Fertility, Guest Shala Salem | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. GKnowledge bomb: Dr. G reviews all things detox. What does detoxing mean? How do we optimize our inherent detox mechanisms? Should you buy online detoxes? A super important segment for long term health.Special guest interview: Dr. G and Dr. Salem have a convo on preconception. She speaks about all of the important factors that go into getting pregnant. Many of us are unaware about the importance of avoiding environmental toxins before conception. She highlights which one we need to avoid and how. She also goes into what nutrients are most important to us to take. If...2021-02-031h 05