In this episode, Kylie sits down with fertility expert Kirsten Karchmer to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of hormone balance and fertility - energy.

They explore common misinformation women receive about their cycles, why tracking and quick fixes often miss the root cause and how lifestyle factors like stress, digestion, sleep and nervous system health directly shape reproductive outcomes.

From coffee to mindset, inflammation and the emotional side of fertility, this conversation offers a grounded and empowering perspective on supporting your body before and during your fertility journey.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

The biggest myth women are told about hormones, periods and fertility
Why birth control doesn’t “regulate” your cycle and what true hormone balance really means
The role energy plays in fertility, hormones and overall health
The three core foundations that support fertility
A nuanced conversation on coffee and lifestyle habits during a fertility journey
How stress, mindset and belief patterns can impact hormone health more than many realize
Practical ways to support your body without overwhelm - focusing on the right changes for your physiology
Why small improvements in your cycle are powerful signs of deeper healing happening beneath the surface

Timestamps
02:00 The origin story & women’s health awakening
06:00 The biggest hormone myth women are told
08:00 Fertility tracking & data overload
10:45 Where fertility empowerment really starts
12:00 The 3 energy pillars that influence fertility
15:30 Why digestion matters more than diet perfection
20:30 Coffee & fertility: should women quit?
28:30 Supplements vs behaviours
31:30 Mindset, resistance & behaviour change
34:30 Small wins & fertility momentum
46:00 Endometriosis & fertility
52:00 Inflammation, lifestyle & the nervous system

About the Guest

Kirsten Karchmer is a women’s health expert, reproductive wellness specialist, and health-tech entrepreneur dedicated to improving menstrual health and fertility outcomes. Over more than two decades, she has worked with over 10,000 women through one of North America’s leading fertility wellness clinics, integrating conventional reproductive medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and behavior-based lifestyle approaches. Kirsten is the author of Seeing Red and the founder of multiple women’s health ventures focused on translating personal health data into practical, actionable solutions that support better cycles, hormone balance, and reproductive health.

https://kirstenkarchmer.com/

Meet Kylie

Kylie Ivanir, MS, RD, is a globally recognized dietitian and founder of Within Nutrition. She helps women worldwide improve gut health, balance hormones, and restore energy through personalized, biology-aligned nutrition and lifestyle support.

Credentials:
B.S. in Physiological Sciences, UCLA
M.S. in Human Nutrition, Columbia University Medical Center
Registered Dietitian, Columbia University