301: 50% of Infertility Is Linked to This Factor No One Is Talking About–Until Now

Most women aren't taught how their hormones or reproductive health actually work until something goes wrong. Whether it's painful periods, PCOS, infertility, pregnancy loss, or simply feeling like something is "off," too many women are left searching for answers long after their bodies have been trying to tell them something. This week, Josie sits down with Samantha Diamond, founder and CEO of Bird&Be, to talk about the future of women's reproductive health—and why fertility should be something we proactively support, not just react to. Whether you're hoping to have children one day, actively trying to conceive, or simply want to better understand your body, this conversation is packed with practical, empowering information every woman should know.

You'll learn:

Why PCOS was officially renamed—and why the change matters
The symptoms of PCOS (PMOS) that are often dismissed or overlooked
How to advocate for yourself if you feel dismissed by your doctor
The biggest myths about fertility and reproductive health
The lifestyle habits that actually support egg quality and hormone health
Why fertility should never be treated as only a woman's issue
What men should be doing before trying to conceive
How to prepare your body months (or even years) before pregnancy
The fertility tests you can do before you start trying
The daily habits Samantha says have the biggest impact on long-term health and longevity

Use code "TEG15" for 15% off listeners' purchase at birdandbe.com

CHAPTERS:

0:20 - Introduction

02:03 - Samantha's PCOS diagnosis and why her boyfriend caught it first

07:47 - Why PCOS is now called PMOS

10:48 - The hidden signs of hormonal imbalance & advocating for yourself

14:40 - Trying to conceive, miscarriage, and navigating grief

25:06 - Building Bird&Be from personal experience

30:13 - Why fertility education needs to start earlier

34:17 - Why male fertility matters just as much

38:39 - Preparing your body before pregnancy

49:48 - Rapid-fire: sleep, movement & entrepreneurship