The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

The Miscarriage That Started a Movement: Grief, Gaslighting, and the Truth About Men's Fertility | with Ronit Menashe

July 13, 2026·35 min
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Men contribute to nearly 50% of infertility and miscarriage outcomes, yet women continue carrying almost the entire emotional, physical, and nutritional burden of conception.In this deeply moving conversation, Ronit shares how grief became purpose, how she naturally conceived at 42 after focusing on both partners' health, and why fertility isn't simply about age—it's about creating health before pregnancy begins.Whether you're navigating infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, trying to conceive, or simply want to better understand your body, this episode will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and hopeful.✨ WHAT YOU'LL GET OUT OF THIS EPISODE...✨ Why miscarriage isn't always "just bad luck"✨ The fertility myth that's keeping couples stuck✨ Why men contribute to 50% of infertility and miscarriage✨ What "Trimester Zero" is, and why the three months before conception matter✨ How sperm quality can improve in just 90 days✨ The truth about trying to conceive after 40✨ How Ronit naturally conceived after miscarriage✨ Why trusting your intuition matters when navigating the medical system✨ How grief became the catalyst for Ronit's purpose✨ Why fertility is a journey couples should take togetherCONNECT WITH RONIT MENASHEInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/we_natalWebsite:https://wenatal.comWeNatal Protein+:https://wenatal.com/pages/protein🎁 Brave Table listeners receive a FREE Magnesium with their first WeNatal subscription:https://wenatal.com/BRAVETABLERonit Menashe is the co-founder of WeNatal, the first prenatal supplement system designed for both women and men. After she and her co-founder experienced miscarriages just one week apart, they uncovered a critical gap in fertility care: men account for nearly half of infertility and miscarriage outcomes, yet are rarely included in the conversation. Today, Ronit is helping couples prepare for pregnancy through science-backed nutrition, education, and a more holistic approach to fertility.THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY🌸 Chai TonicsMotherhood asks so much of you, your rituals should give something back.Whether you're trying to conceive, healing, or simply looking for a moment of calm, Chai Tonics brings together Ayurvedic herbs and functional ingredients to support your daily wellbeing.✨ Enjoy 15% OFF your first order with code: MAMA2Shop now:https://chaitonics.comTake the FREE Chai Quiz:https://chaitonics.com/pages/chai-quiz🌿 JASPRCleaner air supports healthier living.Get $200 OFF with code BRAVE:https://jaspr.co/brave❤️ REJŪVScience-backed red light therapy to support recovery, energy, and cellular health.Use code BRAVETABLE:https://werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHAN🎙️ IF THIS EPISODE RESONATED, CONTINUE LISTENING:🎙️ Episode 373: Heal Your Acne Naturally: The Gut-Skin Connection with Maria Marlowehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtkjEmCg8qs🎙️ Episode 352: Perimenopause, Burnout & Nervous System Healing with Ashley Turnerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOFX8a9rY_0🎙️ Episode 307: Detox, Gut Health & Autoimmune: The Truth Doctors Won't Tell You with Dr. Chiti Parikhhttps://youtu.be/-x8Ip4KV7pI?feature=sharedFOLLOW THE BRAVE TABLEInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/The Brave Table:https://www.instagram.com/thebravetable/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@neeta.bhushanWebsite:https://neetabhushan.comDr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, keynote speaker, and host of The Brave Table podcast. Through conversations on healing, resilience, relationships, and personal transformation, she helps people reconnect with themselves and live with greater courage.🎙️ Subscribe to The Brave Table for conversations around healing, relationships, wellness, emotional resilience, and living more bravely.

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