Many women enter their late 30s and 40s feeling confused, under-informed, or quietly anxious about their fertility even when their cycles are still regular and everything looks “normal” on paper. In this episode of the Peaceful Power Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jaime Knopman, double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, fertility preservation specialist, and author of Own Your Fertility, to explore what’s often missing from fertility conversations: perimenopause, nervous system health, and truly informed choice. We talk about egg freezing beyond the hype, misunderstood hormone changes in perimenopause, the impact of chronic stress on reproductive health, and how women can reclaim agency over their fertility decisions without fear, urgency, or shame.
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Topics
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What women are rarely told about fertility changes in their late 30s and 40s
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Why perimenopause is often overlooked in fertility and reproductive health conversations
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Early hormonal clues of perimenopause, even when cycles are still regular
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The truth about egg freezing — including benefits, limitations, and common misconceptions
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How to assess whether fertility preservation makes sense medically, emotionally, and financially
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Myths and misunderstandings around fertility testing (AMH, FSH, cycle regularity)
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The impact of chronic stress and burnout on reproductive hormones and fertility
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The role of nervous system regulation and lifestyle support alongside medical care
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How to stay grounded and resourced when fertility decisions feel overwhelming
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Expanding the fertility narrative beyond natural conception to include IVF, donor eggs, and surrogacy
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Reframing fertility as choice, agency, and self-trust — not fear or urgency
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What it truly means to “own your fertility” beyond timelines, tests, and procedures
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