3. Leslie Schrock on The Fertility Rules You Can't Ignore

Fertility Rules author, Leslie Schrock, joins Keltie for a discussion on reproductive health, fertility, and her personal experience of becoming a mom. Their conversation touches on:

• Common misconceptions and fertility myths

• The importance of understanding the impact of age on fertility, as well as the importance of fertility testing and preservation

• Egg freezing and embryo freezing and what you need to know about them

• Why both partners should be tested and involved in the fertility journey 

• The need to listen to one's body and to consider long-term goals when deciding whether or not to have children

• The challenges and realities of parenthood, and the importance of shared vision and communication between partners

As mentioned in the show: Learn more about Leslie and her work online at www.leslieschrock.com.

Find Leslie on social media:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/leslieschrock X (Twitter): www.twitter.com/lesliejz

Order Leslie’s books: Bumpin’: The Modern Guide to Pregnancy: Navigating the Wild, Weird, and Wonderful Journey From Conception Through Birth and Beyond   Fertility Rules: The Definitive Guide to Male and Female Reproductive Health

About Leslie Schrock Leslie Schrock is an author and angel investor working at the convergence of health and technology. Her breakout hit, Bumpin': The Modern Guide to Pregnancy mixes the latest clinical research with practical advice for working families. Her second book, Fertility Rules (starred review from Booklist), takes the same approach for male and female fertility. Leslie is also an advisor to Maven, Alife, Origin, Oath, and Reverence, on Gameto’s bioethics board, and the board of advisors at the Moody School of Communication at her alma mater, The University of Texas at Austin.

She was named one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, and her work has been featured on CNBC, NPR, Time, GQ, Fortune, Entrepreneur, Wired, The Economist, and The New York Times. Connect with Leslie at LeslieSchrock.com, on Instagram, or read her Substack.

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