Episode 20: Dr. Katie Lee's Empowering Fertility Journey & Listening to Your Intuition

Episode Summary: 

In this empowering episode of Fertile Frequencies, Dr. Katie Lee shares her transformative journey through fertility challenges and the profound lessons she learned about standing in her truth and trusting her intuition. As a dentist, entrepreneur, and author, Dr. Lee opens up about her personal experiences with surrogacy, the importance of aligning with one's core truth, and how these insights have shaped her approach to holistic health. Join us for an inspiring conversation that explores the intersection of science, intuition, and personal growth. Tune in to discover how embracing your authentic path can lead to profound personal and professional fulfillment.

Takeaways

• Dr. Katie Lee experienced unexplained infertility and multiple miscarriages.
• She underwent six rounds of IVF over six years.
• A significant turning point was a life-threatening experience during a D&C procedure.
• The decision to pursue surrogacy came after a long and challenging journey.

• She emphasizes the importance of holistic health and oral systemic health.
• Dr. Lee opened a health collective in Denver to integrate various health practices.
• Her book, 'State by the Mouth,' focuses on the connection between oral health and overall wellness.
• She encourages others to be open about their fertility struggles to foster community support.
• Standing in one's truth is essential for personal alignment and healing.

Chapters

00:00 Dr. Katie Lee's Fertility Journey

10:45 The Intersection of Science and Intuition

17:17 Lessons from Miscarriages and Healing

30:57 Creating a Health Collective for Holistic Care

41:09 Standing in Your Truth

Dr. Katie Lee's Bio: 

Dr. Katie Lee is a dentist, entrepreneur, and author based in Aurora, Colorado. She is the founder of The Collective Health Society, a fully integrated functional dental and medical center dedicated to enhancing patients' oral-systemic health. Additionally, she established the Collective Education Society, a training center that provides both didactic and hands-on learning for clinicians.

Dr. Lee serves as the Chief Clinical Advisor for Dental Innovation Alliance, a venture capital group supporting technology companies in the dental industry. She also consults with multiple dental technology companies focused on improving the clinical experience and patient outcomes. As a member of NASA's Analysis Working Group, she contributes to clinical recommendations aimed at protecting astronauts' oral microbiomes during space travel.

After graduating in 2010 from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Lee was a partner in more than 80 dental practices across the U.S.and served as Clinical Partner overseeing operations in five states.

She is the author of Saved By the Mouth, a book designed to educate both patients and clinicians on the critical role of oral health. Dr. Lee has been recognized with numerous accolades, including Top 40 Under 40 Dentists in America and International Woman of the Year in Dentistry. A sought-after speaker, she has been featured on local Fox and NBC news segments discussing the importance of oral health.

Resources & Links Mentioned & How To Connect With Dr Lee:

katieleedds.com

https://www.collectivehealthsociety.com

Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/katieleedds/

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