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The Gastroenterologist And His Daughter(Best Of) Understanding the Gut-Fertility Connection with Stefanie ValakasThis was another popular episode looking at fertility from within.Stefanie Valakas joined Sandra to uncover the gut-fertility connection better. Stefanie and Sandra covered three main areas looking at the relationship between the gut microbiome and fertility, nutrition for reproductive health as well as the gut-hormone connection. This episode covered: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 on your radarHow do conditions such as PCOS or En...
2025-11-1056 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 minUp 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
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
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 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
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
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
Authentic Spoon NutritionDiet for PCOS, Endometriosis, Sperm Health & Fertility ft. Stefanie Valakas AKA The DietologistStefanie Valakas APD - also known as The Dietologist shares her experience creating her successful online digital practice.In the second half of the episode, Stef shares insight into how the diet influences PCOS, Endometriosis, sperm health and fertility nutrients to focus on. Connect with Stef here:Instagram @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitianFacebook @thedietologist and @endo.dietitian Free Facebook group: Fertility Friendly Food by The DietologistPodcast: Fertility Friendly FoodWebsite: thedietologist.com.au
2020-07-2256 min