Breaking Down Environmental Toxics: Science, Fertility, and Everyday Swaps with the Founder of Vie - Dr. Carmen Messerlian
Update: 2024-12-03
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In this conversation, Lanning Ardente the founder of Sorette and Carmen Messerlin, an epidemiologist and professor at Harvard Chan School of Public Health and Founder of Vie, discusses the critical role of environmental factors in reproductive health, emphasizing the importance of preconception health for both men and women. She highlights the often-overlooked impact of fathers on fertility and child health, the significance of sperm quality, and the interplay between mental health and fertility. Carmen introduces her company, VIA, which aims to support couples on their fertility journey through a holistic approach that integrates environmental, physical, and emotional health. In this conversation, Carmen discusses her mission to democratize fertility care and make it accessible to everyone. She emphasizes the importance of making small changes in product choices to reduce chemical exposure and highlights the challenges posed by greenwashing in the industry. Carmen advocates for empowering individuals through education and providing them with the tools to make informed choices about their health. She also shares her vision for the future of fertility treatment, focusing on personalized medicine and innovative solutions.
takeaways.
- Epidemiology focuses on understanding population health and disease causes.
- Investing in preconception health can significantly improve child outcomes.
- Fathers' health and exposures before conception directly affect child health.
- Sperm quality is as important as sperm count for fertility.
- Mental health plays a crucial role in the fertility journey.
- Couples working together can enhance their chances of conception.
- Healthy menstruation can indicate future reproductive health issues.
- Stress management is essential for both partners during fertility challenges.
- VIA aims to provide holistic support for couples trying to conceive.
- AI technology will personalize fertility guidance for couples. Carmen aims to democratize fertility care for all.
- Small changes in product choices can lead to better health.
- Avoiding chemical exposure is crucial for reproductive health.
- Greenwashing complicates consumer choices in product safety.
- Education is key to empowering individuals in health decisions.
- The chemical industry often replaces harmful chemicals with others.
- A movement towards health and wellness is necessary.
- Personalized medicine can revolutionize fertility treatment.
- Carmen emphasizes the importance of a healthy diet rich in folate.
- Balance in lifestyle choices is essential for overall well-being.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Epidemiology and Women's Health
06:01 Father's Role in Reproductive Health
11:59 Mental Health and Fertility
17:48 VIA: A New Approach to Fertility Support
35:01 Democratizing Fertility Care
42:59 Reducing Chemical Exposure
48:17 The Greenwashing Dilemma
54:43 Empowering Through Education
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