We're in the middle of a fertility crisis — and much of it traces back to the food we eat, the toxins we're exposed to, and the outdated prenatal nutrition advice women are still being given.

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE — bestselling author of Real Food for Pregnancy, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, and Real Food for Fertility — to talk about what women really need before, during, and after pregnancy.

We cover:

• Why preconception nutrition matters long before you try to conceive
• The nutrients that actually move the needle for fertility and pregnancy outcomes
• How to support detox pathways safely (even during pregnancy)
• The truth about gestational diabetes and the flawed glucose test
• Why postpartum depletion is so common — and how to rebuild your nutrient stores
• The emotional side of nourishment: guilt, cravings, perfectionism, and self-trust
• How traditional cultures cared for new mothers — and what we can learn from them
• Why our fertility crisis is a reflection of deeper environmental and societal breakdowns

This episode isn't just for pregnant women — it's for anyone who wants to understand how we've drifted so far from real nourishment and what it looks like to return to it.

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Resources:

• Real Food for Pregnancy
• Real Food for Fertility
• LilyNicholsRDN.com

Connect with Lily:
Instagram: @LilyNicholsRDN

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