Is 'lose weight first' really necessary? Rethinking weight & fertility

In today’s episode, Dr. Rani, a physician and healthcare technology leader, discusses the nuanced relationship between weight management and fertility. She advocates for a holistic definition of "healthy weight" that prioritizes overall well-being over a simple number on the scale. Our conversation covers how weight impacts both natural conception and assisted reproductive technologies, highlights key health markers to monitor, and stresses the importance of treating weight-related issues as medical conditions without shame. Dr. Rani concludes with powerful advice on prioritizing mental and emotional preparedness for anyone on the path to parenthood.

Episode Highlights: 

• Discover how Dr. Rani blends medicine and data analytics to uncover hidden health patterns and what that means for fertility and long-term wellness.
• Redefine what “healthy weight” really means as Dr. Rani challenges conventional metrics and offers a compassionate, holistic lens on well-being.
• Explore the surprising ways both under- and overweight can shape fertility, and how science-backed, mindful weight management can shift the odds.
• Learn how metabolic health influences fertility treatment outcomes and why small lifestyle changes might have a big impact on hormonal balance.
• Find out which key lab tests can reveal your body’s readiness for pregnancy and the often-overlooked markers that matter just as much.
• Hear Dr. Rani’s heartfelt guidance for those trying to conceive, from releasing guilt to preparing emotionally for the journey ahead.

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Guest Bio:

Dr. Rani is a General Medicine physician and healthcare technology leader with deep expertise in population health management, data-driven clinical decision-making, and improving health outcomes across diverse patient groups. She currently serves as Senior Medical Director at Artemis (part of Nomi Health), where she oversees the development of clinical analytics and outcome-focused methodologies used by employers, providers, and patients.

Related Episode Links:

• Website: Artemis Health 
• LinkedIn: rani-aravamudhan
• For full show notes and guest related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/176

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