#976: Meredith Nathan - Holistic Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You About Getting Pregnant

If you're trying to conceive — or planning to — this episode will change how you approach fertility. Liz sits down with Meredith Nathan, co-founder of Fully Fertile and director at Pulling Down the Moon — Chicago's pioneering holistic fertility clinic with 20+ years of results. They break down fertility-enhancing massage, lymphatic drainage for reproductive health, preconception nutrition, hormone balance, and why male fertility testing is non-negotiable from day one. Meredith also reveals how sperm health directly affects pregnancy symptoms and placental development — something most OBGYNs never mention. If you've dealt with irregular cycles, hormonal imbalance, unexplained infertility, or just want to prime your body the right way, this is the episode. Learn about the Fully Fertile app — the affordable, doctor-approved, integrative platform built for women everywhere. Connect with Meredith: Web | Instagram Get Fully Fertile App: Web | Instagram 👉🏼 Get the 'GLP-1 Done Right' guide *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

Still exhausted months after baby? Can't figure out why you're not recovering? You're probably not depleted from being a bad mom — you're depleted because no one told you the truth about postpartum nutrient loss. In this week's live Q&A, Liz and Becca break down: - Postpartum fatigue & soreness — why back-to-back pregnancies wreck your minerals, what bloodwork to run (Dutch test, HTMA, iron + ferritin), and the supplements that actually move the needle - Non-toxic, affordable hair care — the brands worth buying, what to look for on the label, and why "foamy" shampoo is a red flag - Natural croup & seasonal allergy relief for kids — homeopathic Spongia, D-Hist Jr., quercetin, and what to do at 2am when your kid can't breathe *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

In this episode, Michelle — now a certified integrative nutrition health coach and cancer recovery specialist — breaks down what conventional oncology gets wrong about post-chemo recovery, how the gut-immune-nervous system connection saved her health, and what she now teaches cancer survivors and prevention-focused women to actually do. We cover: gut microbiome damage after chemotherapy, detoxification done right (no juice cleanses), nervous system regulation, low-tox living, environmental cancer triggers like glyphosate and water contamination, functional testing for cancer prevention, mindset after diagnosis, and how to stop living in fear of recurrence. Connect with Michelle: Instagram | Web | Facebook   *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

Teen periods are getting worse — and it's not just "normal hormones." In this episode, Liz and Becca break down why so many girls are dealing with debilitating cramps, acne, mood swings, bloating, and PMDD — and why endocrine disruptors, gut dysfunction, blood sugar crashes, and toxic personal care products are making it so much worse. Learn the difference between PMS and PMDD, how estrogen dominance starts in puberty, why xenoestrogens from everyday products like perfumes, makeup, and cleaning supplies are fueling the problem, and what you can actually do about it — from diet upgrades and supplement support to clean product swaps. Whether you're a mom wanting to help your daughter or a woman who's struggled since her teens, this episode is packed with actionable steps. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

Live Q&A with Liz & Becca answering the questions - Should you start a GLP-1, estrogen patch, and progesterone cream all at once? (Spoiler: hell no.) What's actually driving a TSH of 7.9 — and why levothyroxine makes it worse? Can you treat H. pylori without antibiotics and antacids? We break down the real protocols, the order to layer interventions, the nutrient depletions nobody warns you about, and why functional medicine looks at gut health, drainage pathways, and root causes before chasing symptoms with prescriptions. Topics: GLP-1 done right, perimenopause hormone replacement, Hashimoto's, thyroid antibodies, gluten and autoimmunity, mastic gum, biofilm disruptors, stomach acid, oral microbiome. Real talk for women tired of the 1-2-3-prescription approach. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

Eating clean, training hard, and STILL bloated, exhausted, and stuck? You're focused on the wrong hormone. In this episode, we break down cortisol — the #1 hormone driving insulin resistance, weight loss resistance, fatty liver, thyroid dysfunction, and hormone imbalance in women. Learn why chronic stress suppresses progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid hormones, how cortisol fuels belly fat and blood sugar chaos, and the exact steps to start regulating it today. If you're dealing with adrenal fatigue, gut issues, brain fog, perimenopause symptoms, or burnout — press play.

Liz & Becca answer six real listener questions on the topics women 35-55 are desperately searching for answers to: how to approach complex chronic illness, whether the Dutch test is the only way to measure estrogen clearance, what's really driving bad breath (hint: it's not your toothpaste), why HCL and molybdenum can make gut issues worse, seasonal allergy protocols for you and your kids, and the biggest lies being told about HRT, peptides, GLP-1s, and midlife weight loss. If you've been told your symptoms are "in your head," you've stalled on a full-dose GLP-1, or you're stuck gaining weight on hormones — this episode is for you. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

You're not behind. You're not broken. You're just comparing your real life to someone else's highlight reel — and it's wrecking your gut, your hormones, and your mental health. In this episode, Liz and Becca get raw about bloating flares, perimenopause weight gain, physique phases vs. functional phases, tracking macros, Mr. Beast kid chaos, and why comparison is stealing joy from women 35–55 trying to heal. If you're a mom battling SIBO, fatigue, hormone imbalance, inflammation, or weight resistance — this one's for you. Real talk. No filter. No fluff. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

Live Q&A episode with Liz and Becca tackling the real root causes behind autoimmune thyroid, gut infections, and perimenopause chaos. We break down why Graves disease almost always flips to Hashimoto's, the H. pylori virulence factors (CagA and VacA) your doctor isn't testing for, and why heat intolerance is really a histamine and estrogen problem. Plus — how to start toxic-free living without overwhelming yourself, the MTHFR myth, and why mold, SIBO, and H. pylori are rarely just one problem. If you're dealing with gut issues, hormone imbalance, thyroid autoimmunity, chronic inflammation, or perimenopause symptoms — this episode gives you the framework conventional medicine keeps missing. Functional medicine, gut health, hormone balance, thyroid support, autoimmune, GI Map testing, histamine intolerance, and root-cause healing for women 35–55. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard

This episode marks the end of an era—and the beginning of something much bigger. After over 6 years, hundreds of episodes, and reaching the top 0.5% of podcasts globally, Liz and Becca reflect on the journey of building The Health Revival Show and FitMom from scratch… starting with a single microphone in a basement. In this episode, they break down: - The real story behind building a functional health company - The highs, lows, and moments they almost quit - Why Liz is moving to Texas and what it means for the future - How the podcast and FitMom are evolving (not ending) - Their mission to raise the standard in functional medicine This is more than a life update—it’s a behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to build something meaningful in the health space. If you’ve ever struggled with your health, your purpose, or building something bigger than yourself… this one hits. *** CONNECT: 🏆 Work With Us: Revive & Thrive Program 🔗 Connect With Liz: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🔗 Connect With Becca: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube 🇺🇸 Private Community: FitMom Society ▶️ Have Questions? Ask Here *** SAY THANKS: 💜 Leave Review on Apple 💚 Leave Review on Spotify *** produced by: brandhard