135: The Fertility Formula: Inflammation, Hormones & Hope with Dr. Natalie Crawford

In this powerful episode of the Conscious Fertility Podcast, Dr. Lorne Brown welcomes renowned reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Natalie Crawford for a deeply informative conversation on fertility, inflammation, hormonal health, and the science behind optimizing egg and sperm quality. Dr. Crawford shares her personal journey through recurrent pregnancy loss, her evidence-based whole-body approach to fertility care, and the foundations of her upcoming book The Fertility Formula. Together, they break down how inflammation, lifestyle, stress, and metabolic health shape reproductive potential — and why fertility is not a mystery, but a formula you can influence.Key takeaways:Inflammation is a major driver of poor egg and sperm quality, hormone imbalance, and implantation challenges — but it is modifiable.Cycle tracking matters: luteal phase length and symptoms can offer early clues about hormonal and metabolic health long before bloodwork changes.Egg quality is not only about age — metabolic and inflammatory factors significantly influence cellular function.Stress and cortisol imbalance contribute to insulin resistance and inflammation, directly affecting fertility in both men and women.Lifestyle choices — sleep, movement, nutrition, toxin exposure, and emotional health — are central pillars of the “fertility formula.”Dr. Natalie Crawford Bio:Natalie Crawford, is a  MD who  is board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and is co-founder of Fora Fertility, a boutique fertility practice in Austin, Texas. Dr. Crawford is CEO and co-founder of Pinnacle, a professional network for women in medicine. She completed her undergraduate at Auburn University obtaining a degree in Nutrition Science, Medical School at University of Texas Medical Branch, OBGYN Residency at  University of Texas Southwestern, and REI Fellowship at University of North Carolina, concurrently obtaining a Master of Science in Clinical Research. Dr. Crawford is a digital health educator on social media, YouTube, and hosts the podcast  “As a Woman: Fertility, Hormones and Beyond” with over 5 million downloads. Her debut book, “The Fertility Formula: Take Control of your Reproductive future”released by Penguin Random House April 2026 Unlike many physicians, Natalie has a whole body approach to medicine – fusing lifestyle and functional medicine with science backed facts to help people conceive and understand their bodies. Where To Find Dr. Natalie Crawford:  Website: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nataliecrawfordmd/ As a Woman Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@asawomanpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd/?hl=enBook “The Fertility Formula”: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book 📧  For guest opportunities, collaborations or sponsorship inquiries, please email us at:

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