Supporting the Energy and Quality of Your Eggs/Embryos

Supporting the Energy and Quality of Your Eggs/Embryos

Author: Mike Berkley June 16, 2026 Duration: 22:53
We’re happy to respond to your emailed questions. As women age, the tiny energy centers inside the eggs—called mitochondria—begin to function less efficiently. Because eggs require tremendous energy to mature properly, divide correctly, and support early embryo development, this decline can lead to poorer egg quality, fewer healthy embryos, and greater difficulty conceiving. Fertility naturally decreases with age, and markers such as AMH may also decline over time, reflecting changes in ovar...

Finding a path to parenthood often involves looking beyond conventional medicine. The Holistic Fertility Show exists in that space, offering conversations that consider the whole person-mind, body, and spirit. This podcast delves into the nuanced world of reproductive health through a lens of integrative care. You’ll hear from practitioners and experts who specialize in areas like nutritional therapy, acupuncture, stress management, and lifestyle adjustments that can create a more supportive foundation for conception. Each episode is built on the idea that knowledge is empowering, providing listeners with actionable insights and compassionate perspectives. Rather than offering a single solution, the discussions explore a tapestry of natural approaches, acknowledging that every fertility journey is unique. Tune in for a thoughtful blend of personal stories, expert interviews, and grounded advice that aims to illuminate the many facets of holistic wellness as they relate to building a family.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

The Holistic Fertility Show
Podcast Episodes
Can acupuncture improve IVF outcomes? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:38
We’re happy to respond to your emailed questions. Acupuncture may help improve IVF outcomes by supporting healthy blood flow to the uterus and ovaries, reducing stress, and helping create a more receptive environment for…
Do you have PCOS? Trying to conceive? Listen to this! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:55
We’re happy to respond to your emailed questions. For women with PCOS trying to conceive, N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) offers meaningful supportive benefits as part of an integrative fertility approach. This antioxidant suppl…
Can egg/embryo quality be improved? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:07
We’re happy to respond to your emailed questions. Research suggests that acupuncture may play a meaningful role in supporting egg and embryo quality, particularly for women undergoing fertility treatments. Studies have s…
Why miscarriage often comes down to oxygen! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:44
We’re happy to respond to your emailed questions. Today, we're diving into a topic that might surprise you but could be a game-changer for many: oxygen deficiency as a hidden contributor to miscarriage. You might be wond…
Phone Consults Now Available [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:59
We’re happy to respond to your emailed questions. The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness is a New York City–based complementary medicine fertility clinic specializing in supportive care for individuals and couples…
The new reproductive medicine paradigm: Acupuncture, herbs and IVF [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:05
We’re happy to respond to your emailed questions. Welcome to the Fertility Hope Podcast, where we explore real solutions for building the family of your dreams. I’m your host, Mike Berkley, L.Ac., FABORM, founder and dir…
You Only Have Three Months to Improve Egg or Sperm Quality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:45
We’re happy to respond to your emailed questions. The quality of your eggs and sperm is not fixed — it can be significantly improved, but the biological timeline is strict. Sperm take approximately 74 days (about three m…