Fat and Fertile with Nicola Salmon
Getting pregnant in a world obsessed with weight can be really tough - especially when it feels like everyone keeps telling you that weight loss is the only way to get any support or answers.
That’s why I created the Fat and Fertile podcast. I’m a fat-positive fertility coach and author of Fat and Fertile, and I’m here to dive deep into the unique challenges and complexities that come with trying to conceive in a bigger body.
In each episode, I cover topics that matter to people in bigger bodies who are dreaming of growing their families, from breaking down fat-phobic myths to exploring practical ways to support your fertility - no weight loss required.
This podcast is for you if:
You identify as fat or live in a bigger body.
You’re trying to get pregnant and want a community that understands your experience.
You’re looking for compassionate, evidence-based conversations about fertility, health, and self-advocacy.
Join me and a diverse lineup of guests as we talk about fertility from a fat-positive, non-judgmental perspective. Together, we’ll navigate the ups and downs of getting pregnant without compromising who we are or feeling like we have to shrink our bodies to make our dreams come true.
Episode 14: Insights from My First Regular Cycle in 2 Years
In this podcast episode, I delve into my experience with menstrual cycles and the impact movement has had on my usual (irregular) cycle.
Episode 13: How to use research to support you in accessing fertility care
Let’s look at two ways we can use research to support us in navigating fertility care as a fat person.
Episode 12: Do you need supplements when you want to get pregnant?
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 support you in getting pregnant.
Episode 11: Tracking your cycles as a fat person
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.
Episode 10: Being fat doesn’t cause irregular cycles
In this episode of Fat and Fertile, I'm shedding light on the misconception that being fat causes irregular menstrual cycles.
Episode 9: Why do I use the word Fat?
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.
Episode 8: What is Fat Positive Fertility?
In this episode of Fat and Fertile, Nicola Salmon introduces listeners to the concept of fat-positive fertility and how it reshapes the way fat individuals navigate their journey to parenthood.
Episode 7: Finding a Supportive Fat Fertility Community
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 for folks in bigger bodies who want to get pregnant.
Episode 6: The number 1 reason fat folks find it harder to get pregnant
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.
Episode 5: Myth: Fertility treatment isn’t for fat folks
In this episode of Fat and Fertile, we explore the ideas that fertility treatment is more risky and less effective for fat folks.
Episode 4: Myth: You don’t deserve fertility care til you’ve lost weight
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.
Episode 3: Myth: Dieting and weight loss will fix my fertility
On this episode of Fat and Fertile, we explore the myth that weight loss and dieting will fix fertility.
Episode 2: The “Ethical Dilemma” of Fat Fertility
On this episode of Fat and Fertile, I describe the ethical dilemma many fat folks face when they start out on their fertility journey.
Episode 1: Welcome to Fat and Fertile
Welcome to the very first episode of Fat and Fertile! I’m on a mission to help people in bigger bodies navigate fertility without the pressure to diet or change themselves.