Struggling with infertility is hard enough on its own, but being told to lose weight also, with no clear idea of what to actually do next can feel particularly defeating.
Weight Loss for Fertility is the only podcast around that helps guide you when you're having a rough start to motherhood and have been told that weight loss could help with your fertility. On this podcast, your internist turned weight loss expert, Stephanie Fein MD, helps navigate the vulnerable world of infertility and weight loss with compassion and experience.
Insulin, inflammation, hormones, and diet mentality make weight loss tricky for those TTC. Understanding and improving each will clear the way for successful ovulation, IVF, or ICSI.
Listen in to find tools and resources that’ll help you along this path while being guided with love and compassion. Be sure to share the podcast with anyone who could benefit and follow so you don’t miss an episode!
Visit StephanieFeinMD.com to learn more
* The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition, and before undertaking any diet, dietary supplement, exercise, or other health program.
Snickers. Reese’s. Kit Kats. Skittles. 🍫 They’re everywhere right now, and if you’re trying to get pregnant and lose weight, this season can feel like a haunted house, with another fun-size temptation behind every door. 👻
This week on Weight Loss for Fertility, we’re getting real about sugar, Halloween, and the brain chemistry behind those relentless cravings. 🧠
🍬 Know the real reason sugar feels so irresistible, and why it’s not about willpower.
🎃 Learn how to enjoy your favorite treat and still lose weight.
👻 Discover the sneaky ways sugar keeps you coming back for more, and how to quiet that noisy “have another!” voice.
Once you know what’s happening in your brain, the shame goes away and it feels easy to make decisions now and through the holidays.
You can lose weight, move toward the baby you want, and eat a Snickers on Halloween.
Promise.
Tune in to this sweet episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast now ✨
Links:
Ep 50: The Best Day to Buy Halloween Candy
https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2148225764 (https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2148225764)
Ep 102: How to Halloween When You're Losing Weight https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2148888512 (https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2148888512)
Ep 155: The Better Way to Halloween and Still Lose Weight https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2149105380 (https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2149105380)
Ep 117: Sugar AI
https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2148974618 (https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2148974618)
Click the links below to lose weight now, the Weight Loss for Fertility way:
Website - stephaniefeinmd.com (http://stephaniefeinmd.com) - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/StephanieFeinMD/) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stephaniefeinmd/) - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniefeinmd/)
13 Oct 2026
Ep 205: Re-Entry 2.0: The Most Vulnerable Time of a Trip for Weight Loss
When it comes to weight loss, what if the hardest part of a vacation isn’t splurging on gelato in Rome, but coming home and suddenly wanting to eat everything in the pantry?
Yep, reentry—when the suitcase lands with a thud and so does the motivation—can sneak up on all of us.
This week's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast is all about that tricky transition—we’re exploring why those post-trip blues can drive us straight to the drive-thru, and what we can do to regain control (with kindness!).
✨ By the time you’re done listening, you’ll be able to:
Build a trip plan that works for you (yes, even when food adventures are on the agenda)
Make the most of the hunger scale, so every meal feels like a choice — not a slip
Use a smart “reentry” routine (think: grocery delivery magic) to dodge the post-vacation scramble
Spot the sneaky all-or-nothing thinking that makes coming home feel harder than it needs to
You can enjoy that vacation and love your way back to routine, with a lot more ease and a lot less snacking-in-the-dark. Home gets to feel good, too.
Let me show you how--press play now.
Links:
Ep 83: Unexpected Risk to Weight Loss of Your Vacation https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2148685092 (https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2148685092)
Click the links below to lose weight now, the Weight Loss for Fertility way:
Website - stephaniefeinmd.com (http://stephaniefeinmd.com) - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/StephanieFeinMD/) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stephaniefeinmd/) - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniefeinmd/)
6 Oct 2026
Ep 204: Invisible Rules Slow Weight Loss
Ever wonder why sticking to new healthy habits can feel impossible—even when your motivation is sky-high?
You’re not lazy or lacking willpower. Instead, there’s a sneaky culprit at work: invisible rules.
We all have them. Rules we adopted as children, borrowed from mom, or absorbed from diet culture—rules that pop up sounding like gospel: “You can’t have carbs,” “Never eat past 7,” or “Everything has to be fresh, organic, and chopped by my own loving hand.” These unquestioned commandments can grind our progress to a halt, all while hiding in plain sight.
By the end of this week's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, you’ll know how to:
Spot the telltale signs you’ve got an invisible rule running the show (hint: it’s not about willpower)
Gently question rules you absorbed but never consciously chose
Use simple prompts to uncover the real reason habits get stuck
Replace old “shoulds” with truer statements that actually fit your life
Those invisible rules you never signed up for can slow your progress more than any cupcake ever could.
Every rule we retire is one less roadblock on our path to lasting weight loss (Permission to buy the pre-chopped onions, granted!)
When we make our choices conscious ones, we get to eat (and live) on our own terms. Turn hidden rules into decisions you love, so every week feels lighter—inside and out.
Links:
Click the links below to lose weight now, the Weight Loss for Fertility way:
Website - stephaniefeinmd.com (http://stephaniefeinmd.com) - Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/StephanieFeinMD/) - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stephaniefeinmd/) - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniefeinmd/)
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