Two Peaks in a Pod
By: Dr. Amber Klimczak & Dr. Beverly Reed
Language: en-us
Categories: Health, Fitness, Medicine, News, Entertainment, Science, Life
Two female physicians discuss women's health & fertility and how those topics are intertwined with pop culture.
Episodes
The Test that Unlocks the Chance for Genetic Harmony
Jan 09, 2026Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss genetic carrier screening- the test they recommend for all patients looking to conceive. They discuss what it tests for, why you should have it done, and the options on how to complete the testing. They discuss insurance coverage and cost. They discuss what to do with the results and the treatments available.
Watch this (Season 3, Episode 11) on Youtube or listen on your favorite podcast platform to Two Peaks in a Pod.
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Duration: 00:30:58Snooze to Conceive: Fertility Docs on Sleep's Secret Power
Dec 05, 2025Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss how they were personally going very wrong with their sleep regimens. They discus how sleep is important for fertility. They discuss how to track sleep quality and the top ways to improve your sleep so you can have optimal health and fertility.
Watch this (Season 3, Episode 10) on Youtube or listen on your favorite podcast platform to Two Peaks in a Pod.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-peaks-in-a-pod/id1694248202
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Duration: 00:39:08No More Needles: Sydney Sweeney’s Fear Meets Fertility’s Future
Nov 21, 2025Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss Sydney Sweeney's severe needle phobia. They also open up about their own personal medical journeys which includes their fear of needles. They discuss suggested interventions to deal with blood draws, injections, acupuncture and more. They introduce their new option to ditch the shots for IVF.
Watch this (Season 3, Episode 9) on Youtube or listen on your favorite podcast platform to Two Peaks in a Pod.
https://www.youtube.com/@peakfertility
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-peaks-in-a-pod/id1694248202
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Duration: 00:38:06Hormone Harmony: Your Roadmap to Mastering PCOS Treatment
Nov 17, 2025Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss how to best control PCOS symptoms. They also discuss the best PCOS treatments to help conceive.
Watch this (Season 3, Episode 8) on Youtube or listen on your favorite podcast platform to Two Peaks in a Pod.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-peaks-in-a-pod/id1694248202
Links are in @drhappyeggs IG bio.
Duration: 00:36:36Posh Problems: Beckham's PCOS Confessions and How to Spot the Signs at Home
Oct 31, 2025Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss how Victoria Beckham has opened up about having PCOS and how it affected her fertility. They discuss signs of PCOS that you can look for at home. They discuss the official diagnostic criteria for PCOS. Dr Klimczak also opens up about how she was misdiagnosed in her own personal journey.
Watch this (Season 3, Episode 7) on Youtube or listen on your favorite podcast platform to Two Peaks in a Pod.
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Duration: 00:29:40Tay Lautner: Why She Tested Her Fertility and How You Can Too
Oct 24, 2025Send us a text
Watch this (Season 3, Episode 6) on Youtube or listen on your favorite podcast platform to Two Peaks in a Pod.
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss how Tay Lautner opened up about why she did fertility testing. They discuss types of fertility tests available as well as what they can and can't tell you.
https://www.youtube.com/@peakfertility
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-peaks-in-a-pod/id1694248202
Links are in @drhappyeggs IG bio.
Duration: 00:27:12Low AMH, High Hopes: How Scheana Shay Conceived Despite a Low Egg Count
Oct 17, 2025Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss how Scheana Shay from Vanderpump Rules conceived despite having an AMH of 0.28! The discuss what AMH is and how to interpret it. They discuss additional testing to consider if you have a low AMH. They review treatment options and provide real life examples of how checking an AMH can be life changing.
Watch this (Season 3, Episode 5) on Youtube or listen on your favorite podcast platform to Two Peaks in a Pod.
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Duration: 00:33:57Rebel Wilson & Mastering the Art of Flawless Egg Quality
Oct 03, 2025Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss everything you want to know about the factors that affect egg quality, how you can assess your egg quality, and how you can optimize your egg quality.
https://www.youtube.com/@peakfertility
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-peaks-in-a-pod/id1694248202
Links are in @drhappyeggs IG bio.
Duration: 00:43:06Fertility Testing: What is Needed Versus What is Trendy
Sep 28, 2025Send us a text
Join Dr. Beverly Reed and Dr. Amber Klimczak from Peak Fertility as they address common trends and discuss essential fertility tests. They dive into practical tips for managing fertility testing, ovulation issues, fallopian tube problems, and sperm analysis. Learn the importance of advanced testing, including dynamic sonograms, hysteroscopy, and DNA fragmentation. Explore how understanding the microbiome and endometriosis could impact your fertility journey. If you or a loved one are navigating the challenges of fertility, this episode offers valuable information and compassionate guidance.
Duration: 00:33:36Clomid or Letrozole: Which is Better?
Sep 21, 2025Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss which fertility pills are better: Clomid or letrozole? They discuss how these medications work, how to find the perfect dose for your body, and what the risk for side effects are.
Duration: 00:29:48The Hidden Fertility Factors That IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) can Overcome.
Sep 05, 2025Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss how adding IUI (intrauterine insemination) can overcome multiple fertility issues from many different mechanisms of action. Watch this (Season 3, Episode 1) on Youtube or listen on your favorite podcast platform to Two Peaks in a Pod.
https://www.youtube.com/@peakfertility
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-peaks-in-a-pod/id1694248202
Links are in @drhappyeggs IG bio.
Duration: 00:45:57Why Amy Schumer's IVFs Didn't Work and How to Make Your Next IVF Better
May 09, 2025Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss how Amy Schumer opened up about her multiple unsuccessful IVF cycles. They discuss how to analyze an IVF cycle that didn't work. They discuss opportunities for improvement and how to learn from the past.
Duration: 00:35:14Make Sure You Know the Right Time for Spicy Time During Your Fertility & Pregnancy Journey
May 02, 2025Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss how Brittany Spears describes spicy time during pregnancy as the best ever. They discuss the perfect time to have intercourse while trying to conceive. They discuss their thoughts on when you should and shouldn't have intercourse during the fertility treatment journey as well as the reasons why. They also discuss intercourse during pregnancy and reasons why someone should hold off.
Duration: 00:34:35Erika Jayne's "Hormone Imbalance" & How to Know if You Have One Too
Apr 27, 2025Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss Real Housewife Erika Jayne’s “Hormone Imbalance”. They discuss what exactly a hormone imbalance is. They discuss how to use your menstrual tracking to know if you have one. They discuss what lab tests are important to check for a hormone imblance and they discuss treatments available. They also touch on hormone pellets and whether women need extra testosterone.
Duration: 00:38:22Shailene Woodley & Exercise and Its Effects on Fertility
Apr 04, 2025Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss Shailene Woodley’s comments on how exercise affected her menstrual cycle. They discuss the pros and cons of exercise and how it can affect fertility in both positive and negative ways.
Duration: 00:25:13Craig Conover (Southern Charm) & Who Should Freeze Sperm
Feb 24, 2025Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss why Craig Conover from Southern Charm decided to freeze his sperm. They discuss why men consider sperm freezing as well as the logisitics, how long it is good for, and the cost to do so.
Watch this (Season 2, Episode 13) on Youtube or listen on your favorite podcast platform to Two Peaks in a Pod.
https://www.youtube.com/@peakfertility
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-peaks-in-a-pod/id1694248202
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Kim Kardashian & Understanding Embryo Grading
Feb 17, 2025Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss how Kim Kardashian chose which embryo to use. They also discuss the concept of embryo grading. They discuss common grading systems, what they mean, and questions to ask your doctor about grading.
Duration: 00:26:19How Lavender and Receipts Can Affect Your Hormones
Feb 10, 2025Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss an interesting case where lavender caused hormonal problems. They discuss endocrine disruptors and how they impact fertility. They discuss how to avoid endocrine disruptors and how to stay as healthy as possible.
Duration: 00:23:55Natural Ways to Treat Anxiety and Depression During the Fertility Journey
Feb 02, 2025Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed have psychiatrist Dr. Minwalla as a featured guest to discuss non medicated ways of treating depression and anxiety during the fertility journey. They specifically discuss transcranial MRI stimulation (TMS) and how it can help.
Duration: 00:33:45Hailey Bieber & Ovarian Cysts
Jan 27, 2025Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss Haley Bieber’s ovarian cyst. They review what ovarian cysts are, the different types of ovarian cysts, and what to do about them. They discuss how ovarian cysts can help us figure out why someone may be having fertility problems.
Duration: 00:30:16Different Timing & Priming Recipes for Your IVF Cycle
Nov 18, 2024Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss the different preparation recipes commonly used before starting IVF such as quick start, birth control pills, estrogen priming, and luteal phase stimulation. They also discuss a modern approach called Duostim. Finally, they discuss which recipes may be used to address specific patient issues.
Duration: 00:20:29Kenya Moore & the Finances of IVF
Nov 11, 2024Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss how much IUI and IVF treatments cost. They discuss things to know and watch out for when using insurance. They discuss how you can find the best prices on medication.
Duration: 00:32:25Acupuncture with Dr. Yin
Nov 01, 2024Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed speak with an acupuncturist named Dr. Yin. Dr. Yin discusses the science behind acupuncture and how she uses it for fertility patients. Dr. Yin describes how often acupuncture should be done and what problems acupuncture can be used to treat.
Duration: 00:34:06Megan Markle & Early Pregnancy Monitoring and Loss
Oct 28, 2024Send us a text
In honor of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness, Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed discuss how Megan Markle publicly shared the pain of a pregnancy loss that she experienced. They discuss how we monitor early pregnancy after conception with fertility treatment. They discuss at home pregnancy testing, when to follow pregnancy hormone levels and how much they should be rising as well as when to start doing ultrasounds. They discuss pregnancy of unknown location, ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage. While this is a tough subject to tackle, the hope is that discussing it will help others...
Duration: 00:32:37Bad Celebrity Advice
Sep 30, 2024Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed discuss the worst celebrity health advice they have heard. They correct the myths with accurate medication information on topics such as douching, vaginal steaming, vaginal sunbathing, vaginal probiotics, fertility supplements, and going gluten free.
Duration: 00:29:42Hysteroscopy
Sep 23, 2024Send us a text
Dr. Reed and Dr. Klimczak talk all about hysteroscopy. They talk about what a hysteroscopy is, who needs one, and how it can help you get and stay pregnant. They talk about polyps, scar tissue (adhesions), and chronic endometritis (inflammation of the lining of the uterus).
Duration: 00:22:21Mariah Carey & Acupuncture
Sep 03, 2024Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly discuss celebrities who credit their fertility success to acupuncture. Dr. Klimczak shares her personal experiences with acupuncture and they discuss whether acupuncture is helpful for IVF and fertility. They also discuss how laser acupuncture may be helpful for embryo transfers, stress reduction during IVF, and can help with improvement in sperm numbers.
Duration: 00:32:42Kourtney Kardashian & IVF Attrition
Aug 27, 2024Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed discuss Kourtney Kardashian's prior unsuccessful IVF cycles. They discuss why IVF cycles do not work at times. They start from the very beginning discussing the starting point with antral follicles and they walk you through every step of the way including egg retrieval, fertilization, embryo development and beyond.
Duration: 00:37:41Episode 31: Our Top Questions from our Patients
Apr 29, 2024Send us a text
Dr. Amber Klimczak and Dr. Beverly Reed discuss the most common questions they get from their patients.
Duration: 00:20:21Episode 30: Do Biochemical Pregnancies "Count"?
Apr 22, 2024Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed discuss biochemical pregnancies. Do they "count"? Are they important? What can they tell us? Should you have additional testing? What kind of testing can be done?
Duration: 00:22:03Episode 29: Why Lala's IUI Worked and Yours Didn't: How to Troubleshoot Your IUI Cycle
Apr 08, 2024Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed discuss how Lala from Vanderpump Rules got pregnant with her IUI treatment. They discuss IUI (intrauterine insemination) treatment in detail including how to troubleshoot your IUI cycle. They discuss common problems that come up and potential solutions to optimize chances for success.
Duration: 00:40:53Episode 28: Dolly Parton, Endometriosis & Receptiva
Apr 01, 2024Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed discuss how Dolly Parton is bringing awareness to endometriosis. They talk about what endometriosis is, how it develops, the problems it causes, and how to treat it. They also discuss their opposing views on the Receptiva test.
Duration: 00:30:34Episode 27: Do "Hot Balls" Cause Girls? & All About Gender Selection
Mar 25, 2024Send us a text
Dr. K and Dr. Reed discuss a report of elite athletes being more likely to father girls due to "hot balls" Is it true? And what are things we can do to influence gender?
Duration: 00:23:57Episode 26: Two Fertility Docs Get Their Own Hormone and Egg Count Results Live
Mar 05, 2024Send us a text
For educational purposes, Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed open up and do a live reveal of their own personal hormone and egg count lab test results. They share their interpretation of their results as well as their personal feelings (and disappointments) with their results.
Duration: 00:30:00Episode 25: Chrissy Teigen & Embryo Testing (PGT)
Feb 26, 2024Send us a text
Dr. K and Dr. Reed discuss how celebrities like Chrissy Teigen, the Kardashians, and Paris Hilton used embryo testing (PGT) during their fertility journey. They talk about what PGT is, who it is recommended for and what the recent studies are showing.
Duration: 00:35:22Episode 24: Advice for Madison LeCroy & Why Do Elon Musk and Tik Tok Hate OCPs?
Feb 19, 2024Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed give their advice to Madison LeCroy as she gets her IUD taken out. How long should you wait before trying to get pregnant after having had an IUD? And why do Elon Mush & Tik Tok hate birth control pills? Do you need a birth control pill detox? And should we all be taking Wild Yams?
Duration: 00:29:41Episode 23: But, What About the Guys?
Feb 12, 2024Send us a text
All of their other podcasts focus on women's health...but, what about the guys? Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed feature their first in person guest: Dr. Stephen Klimczak. He asks us common male fertility questions and we also put him the test to see how much guys know about women's health. And make sure you watch the Youtube version to see him try to place his first tampon!
Duration: 00:24:47Episode 22: Sex & the City and How to Know if You are Ovulating
Jan 22, 2024Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed talk about how to know on your own if you are ovulating. What is ovulation? What are the natural ways to tell if you are ovulating? What the clues your body is giving you? Should you get a hormone monitoring kit? How can we medically tell if you are ovulating? If you aren’t ovulating, what are the possible causes? And what are the available treatments?
Duration: 00:43:07Episode 21: Celebrities Getting Thin & Fertility Weight Loss
Jan 14, 2024Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed talk about how celebrities are using medication to get thin. But, can we use this medication to help our patients with fertility weight loss? Learn all about semaglutide and how it may help you on your fertility journey.
Duration: 00:29:28Episode 20: Paris Hilton and Painful IVF Injections
Jan 08, 2024Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed speculate as to which injection Paris Hilton took on her show that was so painful. They talk about why we use Menopur, what alternatives are available, and how Menopur works.
Duration: 00:25:33Episode 19: Paris Hilton & Surviving the Holidays with Dr. Bove
Dec 20, 2023Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed discuss the inappropriate question that Paris Hilton was asked at her holiday party. Dr. Erica Bove joins us to share her best tips on how to survive the holidays while struggling with infertility.
Duration: 00:33:13Episode 18: Paris Hilton and Using a Gestational Carrier
Dec 11, 2023Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed discuss Paris Hilton's reason for using a gestational carrier and whether or not this is medically legitimate. They discuss who needs a gestational carrier, how to screen a carrier, and discuss broad price estimates.
Duration: 00:31:47Episode 17: Kourtney Kardashian & How Long Do IVF Hormones Last?
Dec 04, 2023Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed discuss Kourtney Kardashian's latest claim that IVF hormones lasted in her body for over 1 year. They also discuss other effects of IVF in the short term and the long term.
Duration: 00:24:33Episode 16: Dermatology & Infertility
Nov 20, 2023Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed feature their very first guest: Dr. Shadi Damanpour. She is a dermatologist and all three doctors discuss skin and hair care while trying to get pregnant. They talk about botox, retin A, and more.
Duration: 00:34:50Episode 15: Jessica Simpson & One Fallopian Tube
Nov 12, 2023Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed discuss Jessica's Simpson's fertility journey. They also discuss if patients with only one fallopian tube can get pregnant. They talk about how to diagnose one fallopian tube, what causes it, and how to treat it.
Duration: 00:28:33Episode 14: Lala from Vanderpump & Donor Sperm
Nov 06, 2023Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed discuss Lala from Vanderpump Rules and her plan to use a sperm donor. They also talk about who uses donor sperm, how to prepare for donor sperm IUI, and important factors to consider.
Duration: 00:23:42Episode 13: Fertility: Stranger Things Edition
Oct 31, 2023Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed have a special episode for Halloween. They discuss some of the strange things they have seen in the fertility world.
Duration: 00:32:06Episode 12: Kourtney Kardashian & How Old is Too Old?
Oct 23, 2023Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed discuss recent criticism that Kourtney Kardashian has received from people who say she is too old to have a baby. They discuss how old is too old as well as discuss testing that may be helpful for older women looking to conceive.
Duration: 00:25:07Episode 11: Does Paris Get Special IVF Treatment?
Oct 09, 2023Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed discuss when Paris Hilton was quoted saying that with IVF, you can pick twins. They discuss how and why multiples happen and they discuss the current recommendations on how many embryos should be placed for embryo transfer.
Duration: 00:21:44Episode 10: Tara Lipinski & How to Prepare for Your Egg Retrieval
Oct 02, 2023Send us a text
Dr. K and Dr. Reed give an update on their lab. Then, they review Tara Lipinski's post egg retrieval journey. Finally, they give their best advice on getting ready for an egg retrieval.
Duration: 00:22:38Episode 9: RHONY & Fresh Versus Frozen Embryo Transfer
Sep 17, 2023Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed talk about Brynn Whitfield's egg freezing story from Real Housewives of New York. Then, they play "Rapid Fire Fertility Friends" game. This leads to an in depth discussion on fresh versus frozen embryo transfer.
Duration: 00:35:17Episode 8: Courteney Cox & Miscarriage
Sep 11, 2023Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed discuss Courteney Cox's recent reports of suffering the loss of a miscarriage during filming. They also discuss recurrent miscarriage causes and treatment.
Duration: 00:39:04Episode 7: Jennifer Aniston & Getting Pregnant On Your Own
Aug 27, 2023Send us a text
Dr. K and Dr. Reed discuss Jennifer Aniston's fertility journey. They then discuss how patients can best try to get pregnant on their own. What is the best way to prepare? Should you use an app? How often should you have intercourse? Should use ovulations tests? Should you buy a fancy fertility monitor?
Duration: 00:44:02Episode 6: RHONY and Fertility UFOs
Aug 21, 2023Send us a text
Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed discuss the fertility article on a RHONY cast member. They also talk all about unexplained infertility.
Duration: 00:35:26Episode 5: Sandoval Sperm and Low AMH (Part Two)
Aug 07, 2023Send us a text
Duration: 00:30:15Episode 5: Sandoval sperm and Low AMH (Part One)
Jul 31, 2023Send us a text
First, Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed discuss Tom Sandoval's plan to optimize his sperm. Then, they talk about AMH. They had so much to say about AMH that we split this into 2 parts. Part 2 will drop next week.
Duration: 00:21:54Episode 4: Vanderpump Sperm and Sperm Morphology
Jul 24, 2023Send us a text
Duration: 00:27:36Episode 3: Taking the Fear Out of Fertility Testing and Treatment
Jul 17, 2023Send us a text
Duration: 00:19:11Episode 2: Fertility Rituals, Kourtney Kardashian
Jul 01, 2023Send us a text
Duration: 00:30:34Episode 1: Genetics, Vanderpump, Q&A
Jun 22, 2023Send us a text
Duration: 00:30:46