Interview: The Fertility Formula - What Most People Get Wrong About Getting Pregnant

Interview: The Fertility Formula - What Most People Get Wrong About Getting Pregnant

From Mo News by @mosheh / tentwentytwo

April 20, 2026 · 1h 1m

About this episode

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the rising infertility rates and proactive approaches to improve fertility.

Infertility is rising in the U.S.—now affecting about one in five couples trying to conceive. In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford joins Mosheh to break down what’s behind the shift—and what people can do to prepare months or even years before trying to get pregnant to improve their fertility. Crawford, a reproductive endocrinologist and host of the As a Woman podcast, is also the author of the new book ⁠The Fertility Formula⁠. She lays out a more proactive approach to understanding fertility and explains how it is closely tied to overall health, including the role of chronic inflammation and its impact on hormones, egg and sperm quality, and pregnancy outcomes. The conversation also looks at factors that often don’t get much attention early on—sleep, stress, diet, and environmental exposures—as well as the role of male fertility, which accounts for roughly half of infertility cases. Crawford also discusses insulin resistance, cannabis use, and how both can affect fertility. It’s a practical look at what’s within your control—and why getting data about your body earlier can help inform decisions down the line. Mosheh Oinounou (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mosheh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) is an Emmy and Murrow…

People in this episode

Host: Mosheh Oinounou

Guest: Dr. Natalie Crawford

Topics covered

  • infertility
  • fertility health
  • reproductive endocrinology
  • chronic inflammation
  • male fertility
  • overall health

Keywords

  • infertility
  • fertility
  • chronic inflammation
  • male fertility
  • reproductive health
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • insulin resistance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: As a Woman

Products: The Fertility Formula

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