#106 - Dr Gabriela Rosa - Why Do Some People Struggle To Get Pregnant?

Dr Gabriela Rosa is a Harvard-trained fertility specialist, and founder of The Rosa Institute. In this episode, we discuss why some people struggle to get pregnant, the genetic predispositions and epigenetics involved in fertility, what role health, environment, and lifestyle have in enabling conception, the impact of ageing and biological versus chronological age, the legal implications of embryo banking, myths about stress, diet, and conception, what impact the man’s health and sperm quality has on a woman’s pregnancy, and much more! Find me online: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly⁠  Find Gabriela online: Website: https://fertilitybreakthrough.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.gabrielarosa/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Dr. Rosa's background 04:16 Entropy, syntropy, and the impact of aging on fertility 06:36 The reality of egg production and advances in reproductive technology 08:55 Embryo banking, legal considerations, and future planning 10:55 The emotional landscape of fertility and societal expectations 12:00 Preconception health and lifestyle optimization 14:22 The importance of timing and biological age in conception 16:07 The limitations of IVF and the importance of understanding underlying health issues 17:43 Addressing insulin resistance and metabolic health in fertility 20:46 The impact of age on fertility and conception success rates 22:55 The biological clock, longevity, and family planning 25:22 Societal changes, fertility rates, and personal choices 28:43 The exponential decline of fertility after age 43 33:32 Making informed life choices and prioritizing fertility 37:34 Managing modern life stresses and fertility health 40:30 Reevaluating life priorities and fertility decisions 43:50 Focusing on results and effective lifestyle changes 44:39 Myth busting: stress, partner health, and pregnancy myths 47:44 Encouragement and advocacy for those struggling with fertility 48:54 Resources and how to connect with Dr. Rosa  keywords fertility, pregnancy, reproductive health, aging, IVF, embryo banking, health optimization, fertility myths, emotional support