Fat and Fertile
Episodes
Should I Take a GLP-1 for My Fertility?
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Should I Take a GLP-1 for My Fertility?If you're being told you need to lose weight before you can access fertility treatment, and GLP-1 medications l...
Healing from Healthcare Trauma While Still Advocating for Your Care
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been hurt by the healthcare system while trying to access fertility care, you are not alone, and you are not broken. This episode is for any...
Trapped by the System: When BMI Requirements Create Impossible Barriers to Fertility Care
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is about something I hear constantly and it makes me genuinely angry. You can't access fertility care until you lose weight. But y...
Do I Need to Eat Perfectly to Support My Fertility?
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a permission slip. If you've been drowning in fertility diet advice and quietly wondering whether you're doing enough, this one...
The Truth About Pregnancy Risks in Larger Bodies
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode tackles one of the most common things I hear from folks who come to work with me: "my doctor told me pregnancy in my body is dange...
How to Find a Fat-Friendly Fertility Clinic
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today's In Your Corner question comes from an Instagram follower asking: "How do I find a fat-friendly fertility clinic? My local clinic won't treat m...
What You Can Actually Do to Support Your Fertility (That Isn't Dieting)
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode four of Fat Fertility 101, and we're getting really practical about what you can actually do to support your fertility that doesn't in...
The Myths About Fat Fertility Are Complete BS
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode three of Fat Fertility 101, and today we're diving into my absolute favourite topic: myth-busting. If you're in a bigger body and want...
Finding Your Fertile Window (Even When Cycles Don't Cooperate)
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode two of Fat Fertility 101, and we're getting practical about how to actually find your fertile window. In the last episode, we covered ...
Fat Fertility 101: What They Didn't Teach You About Your Cycle
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode in a new mini-series I'm calling Fat Fertility 101, where we're going back to basics about fertility, but not the basics you...
When "Unexplained Infertility" Actually Has an Explanation: Zoe's Story
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Content note: This episode discusses weight loss, weight-based medical discrimination, and fertility challenges. Please take care of yourself as you l...
When Your Doctor Says You Have PCOS But Only Looked at Your Weight
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode tackles a question I hear far too often, and it gets me every single time: "My doctor says I have PCOS but only looked at my weigh...
When Your GP Won't Test Your Fertility Until You Lose Weight
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 23: When Your GP Won't Test Your Fertility Until You Lose WeightThis week, we're tackling one of the most common issues fat folks face: being ...
PCOS: Busting Myths and Weight-Neutral Care
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this personal episode, I'm sharing my PCOS journey - from diagnosis at 16 to navigating fertility and finding weight-neutral care approaches.What W...
What is Fat Positive Fertility Coaching
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fat and Fertile, I’m diving deep into something I don’t talk about nearly enough—what fat positive fertility coaching actuall...
Q&A time - Do Pregnancy Tests Work for Fat Folks?
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi folksHere is our Q&A for April.We talked about pregnancy tests for fat folks. Are they as effective?I'd love to hear your thoughts. Share below in ...
Finding Fat-Friendly Fertility Clinics: How to Research, Interview, and Choose Your IVF Provider
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode SummaryIn this episode of Fat and Fertile, Nicola Salmon dives into the practical—and emotional—realities of finding a fertility clinic th...
Q&A time - Fertility Supplements for Fat Folks
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi folksHere is our Q&A for March.1. I discussed supplements for fertility and food.(I also have an episode on my podcast if you want extra info where...
Q&A time - Fat Positive Sperm Health
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I had a great question last month about resources to support a partner with their sperm health so that's what we're talking about today on our first b...
Your Fertility, Your Way: Exploring IVF Abroad with Emma Haslam
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fat and Fertile, I’m joined by the incredible Emma Haslam, founder of Your IVF Abroad and a passionate advocate for fertility cho...
Top 5 questions
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode SummaryIn this episode, I'm answering five of the most common questions I get about fat positive fertility. These questions originally came fr...
Fat and Pregnant with Michelle Mayefske
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fat and Fertile, I sit down with Michelle, who shares her transformative journey from navigating societal expectations to embracing...
Rediscovering Joy in Fat Positive Fertility - Exciting Plans for 2025
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fat and Fertile, I open up about my journey from 2024 into an exciting 2025, sharing both personal and professional highs and lows....
Insights from My First Regular Cycle in 2 Years
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, I delve into my experience with menstrual cycles and the impact movement has had on my usual (irregular) cycle. I also chat a...
How to use research to support you in accessing fertility care
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lets look at two ways we can use research to support us in navigating fertility care as a fat personGrab the Fat Fertility Bundle here before Sun 18th...
Do you need supplements when you want to get pregnant?
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore the murky world of fertility supplements and what you need to think about, as a fat person, if you decide to use them to su...
Tracking your cycles as a fat person
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm sharing my experience of tracking my irregular cycles as a fat person and exploring what tools are most useful for cycle tracking....
Being fat doesn’t cause irregular cycles
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fat and Fertile, I'm shedding light on the misconception that being fat causes irregular menstrual cycles.I discuss the importance ...
Why do I use the word Fat?
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Fat and Fertile," I share why I use the word FAT in my business and what it means for me both professionally and personally.I also...
What is Fat Positive Fertility?
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Fat and Fertile," we explore the concept of fat positive fertility and discuss the importance of moving away from restrictive diet...
Finding a Supportive Fat Fertility Community
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fat and Fertile, we explore how finding a supportive community can have a positive impact on mental and physical health, especially...
The number 1 reason fat folks find it harder to get pregnant
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Fat and Fertile, we're going to look at why being unsupported has such a huge impact on fat folks and getting pregnant.I'll share t...
Myth: Fertility treatment isn’t for fat folks
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Fat and Fertile, we explore the ideas that fertility treatment is more risky and less effective for fat folks.We dive into where th...
Myth: You don’t deserve fertility care til you’ve lost weight
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Fat and Fertile, we explore the myth that you don't deserve fertility care or treatment until you've lost weight.We explore where t...
Myth: Dieting and weight loss will fix my fertility
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Fat and Fertile, we explore the myth that weight loss and dieting will fix fertility.We look at three different assumptions that me...
The ”ethical dilemma” of fat fertility
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Fat and Fertile, I describe the ethical dilemma many fat folks face when they start out on their fertility journeyWe explore how th...
Welcome to Fat and Fertile
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Fat and Fertile, come and meet me, Nicola Salmon, the host of the podcast and author of the book "Fat and Fertile"I'll be sharing m...