Stefanie Valakas - Podcast Details

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Dietitian Connection PodcastNutrition strategies for endometriosis & fertilityMarch is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and we’re joined by one of Australia’s most trusted fertility dietitians, Stefanie Valakas. Stef brings both professional expertise and personal experience to this conversation, sharing evidence-based nutrition strategies for managing inflammation, gut health and fertility in clients with endometriosis. In the episode, we discuss: Why endometriosis diagnosis takes over six years and what needs to change The role of inflammation and how diet can help The gut-endometriosis connection and practical nutrition strategies Endometriosis and fertility – key considerations for conception The latest on supplements and lifestyle interventions Hosted by Brooke...2025-02-2747 min $Let\'s Talk, Period.$ Let's Talk, Period.Let's Talk with Monique Cormack (Clinical Nutritionist) & Stefanie Valakas (Dietitian) | Nutrition for Fertility and Fertility SupplementsToday's episode is with Accredited Practising Dietitian Stefanie Valakas and Clinical Nutritionist Monique Cormack. Stefanie is the Founder of The Dietologist - Australia’s trusted authority in fertility nutrition. At The Dietologist, Stefanie and her team believe that everyone deserves the right to own their fertility story and are committed to offering inclusive, comprehensive care to help couples and individuals optimise their reproductive health and fertility through nutrition. Monique Cormack is an experienced clinical nutritionist specialising in fertility, IVF and pregnancy nutrition. She helps individuals and couples navigate the complexities of conception, IVF, and pregnancy thro...2025-02-261h 08

Insights with Ideal NutritionE14 - Stefanie Valakas: Decrease Endometriosis Symptoms & Pain with Nutritional ChangesHannah Mills interviews Stefanie Valakas, a Dietitian specialising in nutrition for reproductive health, particularly focusing on endometriosis. They discuss the complexities of endometriosis, and outline various management strategies, including the role of nutrition. (0:00) - Introduction to Stefanie (1:59) - Defining Endometriosis & Current Medical Management Strategies (14:14) - How Is Endometriosis Diagnosed? (16:15) - How Does if Affect Fertility? (25:03) - How Can Nutrition Impact or Improve Symptoms? (29:59) - Anti-inflammatory Style Diet (38:46) - Beneficial Antioxidants & Supplements (47:32) - Omega-3 Testing (53:02) - Managing the Gut ...2024-10-101h 11

Dietitian Connection PodcastPCOS, endometriosis & nutrition: One size doesn’t fit all Through her award-winning virtual private practice, dietitian Stefanie Valakas has supported over 1000 women globally with nutrition strategies for reproductive health. In this episode, we explore Stef’s professional and personal journey towards finding her niche in women’s health, and why she is so passionate about helping women prepare for pregnancy and/or manage PCOS and endometriosis symptoms. Stef also shares her passion for keeping up-to-date with the latest science and highlights why an anti-inflammatory diet is an essential tool in a dietitian’s toolkit for women’s health. In the episode, we discuss… The latest researc...2024-09-0538 min

Midwife Pip PodcastE167. | BITESIZE | Tips to boost your fertility.This Bitesize Clip is taken from Episode 38... To listen to the full episode go back and listen to Episode 38.Boosting your fertility healthwith Stefanie ValakasThere is arguably no time in our lives that we focus more on our health and wellness then when considering a pregnancy or trying to conceive. But honestly, boosting your female fertility can feel like a mind field, like most things women’s health related there are a lot of myths and misconceptions to navigate before finding the real evi...2024-07-0112 min

51 PercentEndometriosis, Part ThreeOn this week’s 51%, we wrap our series on endometriosis. “Endo Dietitian” Stefanie Valakas explains how some endometriosis patients shift to an anti-inflammatory diet to self-manage their symptoms. We also learn about a new endometriosis research hub at the University of Pittsburgh. Guests: Stefanie Valakas, accredited dietitian and nutritionist and founder of The Dietologist 51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio. Jesse King is our producer and host. Our associate producer is Jody Cowan, and our theme is "Lolita" by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue. 2024-05-1628 min

FIT(ish)The truth about the anti-inflammatory dietFor anyone living with an inflammatory illness or conditions like endometriosis, eczema, arthritis or auto immune conditions, you've probably been told at some point about the anti-inflammatory diet - but does it really work? In this week's episode of The FIT(ish) Endometriosis Series, host Phoebe Parsons chats to Stefanie Valakas - a fellow endo warrior and clinical dietician also known as The Endo Dietician about diet, deficiencies and emerging research.For daily FIT(ish), follow Phoebe on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/phoebeacp or Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@phoebeacp or get her Naked Harvest discount here...2024-03-2638 min

Up the DuffNavigating Egg Freezing: Expert Insights and Personal StoriesThis episode of Up The Duff podcast, host Brittany Darling dives into the world of egg freezing with experts including Dr. Raelia Lew, CREI Fertility Specialist, Gynaecologist and Women's Health Melbourne Director, Lucy Lines from Two Lines Fertility, an independent embryologist, fertility educator, and IVF patient advocate, and Stefanie Valakas APD, an expert certified fertility and pregnancy dietitian and nutritionist, and egg freezer herself. They discuss the process, considerations, and preparations involved in egg freezing, providing a well-rounded view with both expertise and lived experience. Tune in to learn about egg freezing, age factors, using frozen eggs, and more!2024-02-2919 min

Up the DuffThe Role of Nutrition in Managing Endometriosis and Improving Fertility - With Stefanie ValakasIn this episode of the Up the Duff podcast, host Brittany Darling speaks with Stefanie Valakas APD, an expert certified fertility and pregnancy dietitian & nutritionist and founder of The Dietologist, about endometriosis and its impact on fertility. They discuss the signs and symptoms of endometriosis, how it can affect your chances of getting pregnant, the process of getting a diagnosis, and the role that nutrition and diet play in managing the condition. This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with endometriosis or wanting to learn more about it. In this episode you’ll di...2024-02-1538 min

All About You With Dr Shauna WattsFuelling Fertility - Nutritional Tips For Baby MakingIn this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Stefanie Valakas, a fertility and pregnancy dietitian and nutritionist and founder of The Dietologist. Stefanie and her team are dedicated to excellence in nutrition for reproductive health concerns, fertility and pregnancy. Her passion for nutrition in this space has grown from her experience helping her clients online from around the world and also through her own personal experiences of navigating a diagnosis of endometriosis. In this conversation, Stef shares so many helpful tips, valuable nuggets and insights for anyone trying to conceive, or supporting someone who might be struggling with fertility. In this e...2024-01-2155 min

The Gastroenterologist And His DaughterSO2E08 | Fertility from Within: Understanding the Gut-Fertility ConnectionThis is an episode not to be missed! Stefanie Valakas joins Sandra in today’s episode to unpack fertility from within, helping us understand the gut-fertility connection better. Stefanie and Sandra cover three main areas today looking at the relationship between the gut microbiome and fertility, nutrition for reproductive health as well as the gut-hormone connection. This episode covers:How the gut microbiome impacts reproductive health including specific bacteria in the gut that are particularly beneficial or detrimental to fertilityKey nutrients to focus on if you’re trying to conceive, two of which may not be o...2023-12-1856 min

Game-Changing HealthExploring Endometriosis with Stefanie Valakas, APD, Endometriosis DietitianIn this weeks episode we are discussing all things endometriosis with Stefanie Valakas, APD, who is an expert endometriosis dietitian based in Australia and works with clients worldwide. ⭐️ Introduction & Background⭐️ What is Endometriosis?⭐️ Symptoms and Diagnosis⭐️ Diagnostic Delay and Gaslighting⭐️ Seeking Answers and Support⭐️ Next Steps After Diagnosis⭐️ Interdisciplinary Approach to Treatment⭐️ Navigating Misinformation⭐️ Excision Surgery and Organ Involvement⭐️ Balancing Different Treatment Approaches + Recalibrating Normality⭐️ Nutrition Recommendations + Effectiveness of Diet⭐️ Working with a Dietitian + Validation and SupportWhere to find Stefanie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endo.dietitian/Website: h...2023-12-1154 min

Bite Me NutritionEpisode 44: Fertility Nutrition with Stefanie ValakasWhether you're on the path to parenthood or simply curious about optimising your well-being, today’s episode with Stefanie Valakas from The Dietologist has something for you.We chat through when someone should consider adjusting their diet to support fertility, what things they should be considering, prenatal supplements & the difference between folic acid and folate (and whether this matters!)Click me for show notes!2023-11-2554 min

Holistic Health Radio225. Recovering Your Periods Post Partum with Fertility Dietitian Stefanie Valakas❤️ Get your FREE Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery Checklist here: https://sarahlizking.com/hypothalamic-amenorrhea-recovery-checklist/ ❤️ Check out Healing HA, my signature program for period recovery: https://sarahlizking.com/healing-ha/ In today's episode of Holistic Health Radio I'm joined again by Stefanie Valakas, an expert fertility dietiitan & nutritionist and founder of The Dietologist. Stefanie and her virtual practice are dedicated to excellence in nutrition for reproductive health concerns, fertility & pregnancy. Her passion for nutrition in this space has truly grown from her experience helping her clients online from around the world and also through her own personal experiences of navigati...2023-11-1040 min

Baby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 12: Diet and supplements - the effect on fertilityIn today’s episode we are sitting down with Stefanie Valakas, a dietician and nutritionist who specialises in reproductive health, fertility and pregnancy. Stef owns the incredible virtual nutritionist practice, The Dietologist, where her and her team guide, empower and educate families through their journey to parenthood. Stef also talks us through her own recent journey where she chose to freeze her eggs at just 27 years old. Topics we cover are:Can we impact our egg and sperm quality through what we eat? How can diet effect fertility and what does the evidence say around best diet...2023-04-2349 min $Let\'s Talk, Period.$ Let's Talk, Period.Let's Talk with Stef Valakas | The Endo DietitianHey beautiful LTP fam and welcome back for Season 5 of LTP! We're kicking off the season with Stef Valakas. Stefanie is APD is an expert fertility dietitian & nutritionist and founder of The Dietologist. Stefanie and her virtual practice are dedicated to excellence in nutrition for reproductive health concerns, fertility & pregnancy. Her passion for nutrition in this space has truly grown from her experience helping her clients online from around the world and also through her own personal experiences of navigating a diagnosis of endometriosis. Stefanie has been recognised for her contributions in the fertility nutrition arena as a...2023-02-221h 08

Totally Bossing ItSeason 1 - Episode 13 - Stefanie Valakas Founder of The Dietologist shares how COVID was the best thing to happen to her businessIn this episode Stefanie Valakas Founder of The Dietologist & Award Winning Australian Expert In Fertility Nutrition shares her learnings from starting a business in her 20's and everything she has learned along the way to have a successful business with a team behind her. We also discussed how COVID was the best thing to happen for her business and why she felt a little guilty about it, strategies on how to build trust and sell online. Stefanie Valakas APD is an expert fertility dietitian & nutritionist and founder of The Dietologist. Stefanie and her team of...2022-12-0847 min

Totally Bossing ItEp 13 - Stefanie Valakas Founder of The Dietologist shares how COVID was the best thing to happen to her businessIn this episode Stefanie Valakas Founder of The Dietologist & Award Winning Australian Expert In Fertility Nutrition shares her learnings from starting a business in her 20's and everything she has learned along the way to have a successful business with a team behind her. We also discussed how COVID was the best thing to happen for her business and why she felt a little guilty about it, strategies on how to build trust and sell online. Stefanie Valakas APD is an expert fertility dietitian & nutritionist and founder of The Dietologist. Stefanie and her team of...2022-12-0847 min

Conceive BabyPCOS. How to optimise your diet for a healthy conception - with Dietitian Stefanie ValakasIn this episode I speak with Women's Health Dietitian Stefanie Valakas. We discuss the most common hormonal disorder found in women, Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS as it’s most commonly known. PCOS affects around 10% of women in Australia and can have a significant impact on fertility and our ability to fall pregnant. We discuss symptoms and diagnosis, but most importantly in the episode we do a deep dive into diet and the simple changes you can make to improve symptoms, improve your fertility and improve your chances of conceiving and carrying your healthy ba...2022-08-1945 min

Fertility Friendly FoodLetting go of perfectionism when it comes to your fertility diet | Episode 62This week I talk about the psychological impact of striving to be "perfect" in your fertility journey. When it comes to diet, perfectionism can affect your social life, relationships and overall mental health. I share my top tips on the best way to work through changing your health and lifestyle to optimise fertility, and letting GO of perfectionism so you can avoid the dark downside of striving for the non-existent "perfect" fertility diet. Links for today's episodeThe 4 Fertility Diet Mistakes you are Making is my FREE 1-hour masterclass and Q&A s...2022-06-2314 min

Hormonally Yours with The Hormone DietitianEndometriosis NutritionLike most women’s health issues, endometriosis is complicated! It can take years to receive a proper diagnosis, we still don’t have a good understanding of the underlying causes and triggers, and conventional medicine treatment options are surgery or heavy duty medications. Fortunately nutrition and lifestyle can make a real difference in symptom intensity, but what diet is best for endometriosis? Today we're talking to fertility and endometriosis nutrition expert, Stefanie Valakas, APD, about endometriosis nutrition. Stef is a fertility dietitian & nutritionist and founder of The Dietologist. She and her virtual practice team are dedicated to excellence in nutr...2022-05-171h 12

Fertility Friendly FoodAdenomyosis - The Quiet Relative of Endometriosis? | Episode 53Adenomyosis is a condition in which the inner lining of the uterus (the endometrium) breaks through the muscle wall of the uterus (the myometrium) contributing to painful symptoms. And whilst the symptoms can be loud, it is often missed, not talked about or dismissed which is we are coining it the "quiet relative of endometriosis" on today's episode of the Fertility Friendly Food Podcast. April is Adenomyosis Awareness Month 🎗️ so we wanted to spotlight this condition that about 1 in 10 experience. Adenomyosis is a condition that needs more awareness, more funding, and more re...2022-04-1419 min