Fertility Collapse Explained — Genius Life with Dr. Natalie Crawford

A startling truth: falling fertility rates reflect two separate crises—rising biological infertility and social choices to delay parenthood. Original episode (~90 minutes) condensed to a focused ~18-minute summary so you can get the essentials fast. Hosts Max Lugavere and Dr. Natalie Crawford unpack environmental endocrine disruptors, sperm and egg sensitivity to toxins, and how metabolic health (insulin resistance, inflammation, PCOS) sits at the center of modern fertility declines. Learn practical, evidence-based actions—swap plastic for glass or stainless steel, check water and air quality, prioritize 7.5–8 hours’ sleep, start resistance training, stop cannabis during conception efforts, and get three key tests: semen analysis, AMH, and ovulation tracking. Natalie shares her personal diagnostic journey and explains when medical tools like GLP‑1s or metformin may help. Keywords: fertility decline, endocrine disruptors, PCOS, insulin resistance, reproductive health, fertility testing. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.