# Egg Meets Sperm Egg Meets Sperm: Because Fertility Takes Two. Attention: Women and couples in their 30s & 40s, CEOs, high-achieving badasses. If you're struggling to conceive, there is likely a reason. On Egg Meets Sperm, Dr. Aumatma interviews leading experts in fertility & wellness to help you on your journey to parenthood. Starting Season 3: Dr. Aumatma will also offer a short, informative masterclass. If you want to get answers to your burning questions, send them here:… Page: Feed: --- ## [Why IVF Fails: The Labs Doctors Ignore, The Truth About Egg Donors & Why Men Matter in Fertility](https://egg-meets-sperm.captivate.fm/episode/mary-fusillo) _2026-01-12_ Why do so many IVF cycles fail — even when doctors say everything looks “fine”? 🤔 In this honest, eye-opening conversation, we dive deep into what’s actually happening behind the scenes of infertility, IVF failure, hormone imbalances, and overlooked male factors. Joining me in this episode is Mary Fusillo, RN, BSN, MS, Founder & C.E.O. Mary M. Fusillo, RN, BSN, MS, is the founder and CEO of… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6fdfaab0-bb13-40dd-9823-1225af715613.mp3) ## [The Truth About the Pill: Hidden Side Effects, Fertility Damage & The ‘Pill Hangover’ No One Talks About](https://egg-meets-sperm.captivate.fm/episode/elizabeth-katzman-the-truth-about-the-pill-hidden-side-effects-fertility-damage-the-pill-hangover-no-one-talks-about) _2026-01-05_ This is one of the most important conversations happening in women’s health right now. For decades, hormonal birth control has been prescribed as the default solution for everything from acne to cramps — often without any explanation of long-term consequences. Today, we unpack the truth: how the pill affects your body, your hormones, your fertility, your mental health, and even your future… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a89e0e28-eb7d-42fe-842b-5793ba57bab8.mp3) ## [Biological Age vs Chronological Age: The Hidden Fertility Factor No One Is Talking About](https://egg-meets-sperm.captivate.fm/episode/zagone-biological-age-vs-chronological-age-the-hidden-fertility-factor-no-one-is-talking-about) _2025-12-29_ We’ve been told for decades that fertility is all about age — but what if that’s only part of the story? In this deeply insightful and science-backed conversation, we uncover why biological age — not chronological age — may be the most important factor influencing fertility, egg quality, embryo development, and pregnancy outcomes . In this amazing episode, I am joined by Dr Katherine Zagone ! Dr.… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ed451c6b-e1e7-4e15-97b5-aae0bf89e8ad.mp3) ## [Metabolic Health, Hormones & Fertility: Why “Doing Everything Right” Might Be Hurting Your Cycles](https://egg-meets-sperm.captivate.fm/episode/ashley-fillmore-metabolic-health-hormones-fertility-why-doing-everything-right-might-be-hurting-your-cycles) _2025-12-22_ So many women on a fertility journey are told to eat less, train harder, cut carbs, and push through . But what if those very strategies are the reason your hormones feel off, your cycles are irregular, or ovulation has quietly disappeared? In this powerful and validating conversation, we unpack the critical connection between metabolic health, female hormones, and fertility — and why so many… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d965fdf9-8d17-4bd0-8ae3-6f14308323fa.mp3) ## [Preconception Health Secrets for a Stronger, Healthier Baby — Pediatrician Dr. Gator Explains!](https://egg-meets-sperm.captivate.fm/episode/joel-warsh-ems-preconception-health-secrets-for-a-stronger-healthier-baby-pediatrician-dr-gator-explains) _2025-12-15_ Preparing for pregnancy starts long before a positive test — and today, pediatrician Dr. Gator (Dr. Joel Warsh) reveals why the preconception period may be the most important window for your baby’s future health. In this powerful conversation, we explore how nutrition, toxins, lifestyle, stress, and resilience shape fertility, conception, and the long-term well-being of your future child. Whether… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/94a91263-7346-4dc7-998f-54abd5f9993e.mp3) ## [Endometriosis & Fertility: The Truth Every Woman Needs to Hear | Full-Body Symptoms, Misdiagnosis & Real Solutions](https://egg-meets-sperm.captivate.fm/episode/jessica-drummond-endometriosis-fertility-the-truth-every-woman-needs-to-hear-full-body-symptoms-misdiagnosis-real-solutions) _2025-12-08_ Endometriosis is finally being understood for what it truly is: a whole-body inflammatory, immune-dysregulating disease that affects far more than the pelvis—and far more than just your period. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by doctors, confused by contradictory information, or overwhelmed by your symptoms, this conversation is going to feel like someone finally turning on the lights. In this… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9d430ccb-5d5e-40f1-bff7-12f1f0c7e216.mp3) ## [Your Mouth Is Sabotaging Your Fertility?! Functional Dentist Reveals the Truth](https://egg-meets-sperm.captivate.fm/episode/your-mouth-is-sabotaging-your-fertility-functional-dentist-reveals-the-truth) _2025-12-01_ Most people think of dentistry as separate from fertility, pregnancy, hormones, gut health, or baby development — but today’s guest, Dr. Stacey , is here to show why the mouth may be the most important part of the entire body when it comes to conception, pregnancy, and your child’s long-term health. This conversation is from the summit I hosted a year ago, and since this conversation is powerful,… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/392ced07-a64a-42cb-8514-63d96c5ba06f.mp3) ## [Egg Freezing Truths: The Fertility Conversation Women Aren’t Getting Soon Enough](https://egg-meets-sperm.captivate.fm/episode/dr-jaimie-knopman) _2025-11-25_ Today’s episode is one of the most eye-opening fertility conversations we’ve ever had — and honestly, it’s the one we wish every woman could hear in her 20s. This is not fear-based, not medical-jargon-heavy, and not judgmental. It’s a raw, honest, compassionate conversation about fertility preservation, egg freezing, AMH, ovarian reserve, and the real options women have — if they get the… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c5d2e746-53c0-4cdc-8c94-9ffd32e574da.mp3) ## [The Truth About Egg Quality, Ovarian Rejuvenation & Fertility ‘Myths’ Doctors Ignore | Natural Fertility Breakthroughs](https://egg-meets-sperm.captivate.fm/episode/zaher-merhi) _2025-11-17_ If you’ve ever been told you’re “too old,” your AMH is “too low,” your eggs are “gone,” or that donor eggs are your only option—you must listen to this episode. This is one of the most comprehensive, honest, science-based fertility conversations ever recorded. I sit down with one of the most innovative fertility specialists in the field to discuss breakthroughs that are changing possibilities for… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d80f6879-75ac-4f1c-a0a2-907d71e623fc.mp3) ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nhGClv6kQVqK) _2025-11-17 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [FERTILITY SECRETS Your Doctor DIDN'T Tell You (Low Estrogen, Sleep & PCOS) w/ Dr. Aumatma Simmons, ND](https://egg-meets-sperm.captivate.fm/episode/maya-podcast) _2025-11-13_ 💡 Unlock Your Fertility & Hormone Health Secrets with Dr. Aumatma Simmons! 🚀 Join us for an electrifying conversation with Dr. Aumatma Simmons , a double board-certified Naturopathic Doctor, integral technologist, and bestselling author specializing in fertility and women's health . Dr. Simmons, who has been in practice for over 15 years, breaks down the conventional barriers of Western medicine… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5ec1b1c4-81e7-4277-862d-97b574a10997.mp3)