We did a lot of interviews, talks, workshops, and events--and continue to do so. Check them out!


Recent Events ...

Apr., 2024 – Podcast Interview with Anne Chiaramonte of Arrive Reproductive Medicine
Cindy Bailey, author of the Fertile Kitchen™ Cookbook, sat down to chat with fertility acupuncturist and women's health expert, Anne Chiaramonte, M.S., L.Ac., FABORM of Arrive Reproductive Medicine, in celebration of the 15th anniversary of Cindy's book. They chatted on optimizing fertility through nutrition and lifestyle factors, a story of donor eggs, the science of brain neuroplasticity to bring about seemingly miraculous healing, and more. This lively and inspirational interview can be found here: Interview with Arrive Reproductive


Previous Events ...

Nov. 17, 2017 – Conceive, the Podcast with Dr. Danielle Lane
Dr. Lane sat down with Cindy Bailey, author of the Fertile Kitchen™ Cookbook. Cindy took control of her fertility after she was told AMH levels were unfavorable and her age was a hindering factor in her fertility. Determined to be a mother, Cindy took a nutritious approach to optimizing her fertility and now she is the mother of two beautiful children! Many couples are trying to conceive and are unaware that diet plays a critical role in fertility. In this episode, Cindy and Dr. Lane discuss the secrets of changing your diet and potentially increasing your chances of success in conception. Episode: Optimizing Your Fertility Through Nutrition with Cindy Bailey. (Note: This podcast is no longer available for listening.)

Apr. 3, 2017 – Radio Interview with Cyma Shapiro: Living with Passion and Purpose
Since authoring an Amazon top-selling pioneering book touting healthy living as a way to achieve fertility (The Fertile Kitchen™ Cookbook), her fertility story has appeared nationally on CBS and NBC, and she is regularly asked to speak on this subject. Most recently, a two-year stint traveling the world with her family has resulted in blogging about her adventures at My Little Vagabonds. For Cindy, passion, heart, and determination have driven her to pursue what feels right, with great (family) results. Hear her riveting uplifting story! Click to hear the radio interview.

Sept. 13, 2014 – Fertility Nurses Forum
Cindy Bailey chatted about fertility nutrition at this conference in Pasadena, CA.

Sept. 9, 2014 – Fertility Revolution Podcast
Cindy Bailey spoke to Julie Chang of Fertility Revolution about her fertility story and what can make a difference in your fertility.

Aug. 22, 2014 – Awakening Your Fertility
Dr. Zouves, myself and other fertility experts at this FREE event on optimizing your fertility holistically, hosted by Blossom Birth in Palo Alto, CA. Dishes from our fertility cookbook were served.

Apr. 4 - 5, 2014 – Fertility Planit Show in LA

Sept. 21, 2013 – FREE Workshop on Eating for Conception and Good Health at Blossom Birth.
In this information-packed workshop, Cindy Bailey, author of The Fertile Kitchen™ Cookbook, shared the secrets to changing your diet to increase chances of conception and help ensure a healthy pregnancy. Food tasting and free recipes were included!

Jan. 12-13, 2013 - The Fertility Planit Show
It was an honor to attend this ground-breaking event put on by our community partner, The Fertility Planit Show.

Aug. 14, 2012 - FREE Educational Seminar: Understanding Your Fertility and Family Building Options
I spoke at this event, among a host of mainstream and alternative healthcare fertility practitioners. Hosted by Smikle Collin, MD, Medical Director and Founder of Laurel Fertility Care in San Francisco, the other practitioners included:
- Caylie See, LAc of Acupuncture Kitchen (San Francisco)
- Lorenzo Puertas, LAc of Lolo Health Center (Oakland)
- Cindy Bailey of The Fertile Kitchen™ (Peninsula)
- Scott Brown of California Cryobank (Peninsula)
- Gail Anderson, EDM of Donor Concierge (Marin- oocyte donors)
- Suzanne Zeigler of Family Formations (Contra Costa- surrogacy and adoption)

Dec. 4, 2011 - Free Fertility Workshop: Increase Your Chances of Conceiving Naturally
This fantastic workshop, sponsored by Bay Area Family Wellness, included a panel of experts with various specialties, from nutrition to acupuncture, providing information and tips on how to increase chances of conceiving naturally. We signed books at this event.

Week of March 21 – March 28 – Fertility Focus Telesummit!!
Cindy Bailey proudly participated in this week-long tele-summit as one of 15 fertility experts, each sharing knowledge and tips on helping you get pregnant—all conducted by Internet or phone.

March 6, 2011 – Book Signing at Free Fertility Workshop
We signed books and answered questions at the event hosted by Bay Area Family Wellness, which is a fabulous group that provides holistic and natural resources for pregnancy, birth and beyond.

Dec. 16, 2010 – on VoiceAmerica Talk Radio with the Surrogacy Lawyer
Cindy Bailey was a guest along with nutritionist Carolyn Gundell to talk about food and fertility with host and surrogacy lawyer, Theresa Erickson. It was an information-packed hour!

Dec. 11, 2010, Corte Madera – Talk, Food Tasting and Book Signing at Book Passage
Author Cindy Bailey spoke about her book and shared a tasty recipe at Book Passage in Corte Madera, CA, a fabulous bookstore.

Dec. 5, 2010, Corte Madera – Talk on Book Publishing with the Writing Mamas

Nov. 4, 2010, 920 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306 – Talk on Eating for Fertility with Highland Acupuncture
Talk and book signing with acupuncturist Jeff Shelton, L.Ac., co-author Cindy Bailey talked about what to eat/not eat to optimize fertility and answered questions.

Oct. 23, 2010, Willow Glen in San Jose, CA – Cooking Demo, Food Tasting and Book Signing at Domus Cooking Store
Authors Cindy Bailey and Pierre Giauque, Ph.D., demonstrated one of the recipes from their cookbook at Domus. They talked about how to optimize health and fertility through diet as well as how to build healthy eating into your life. The authors answered questions and participants enjoyed the food!

Oct. 3, 2010, San Francisco – Talk for NorCal Fertility on Building Healthy Eating into Your Life
Authors Cindy Bailey and Pierre Giauque, Ph.D., demonstrated one of the simple-to-make, flavorful recipes from their cookbook while also sharing the secrets to changing your diet to optimize fertility and good health. They focused their discussion on how to build healthy eating into our lives, including time-saving tips to make shopping for healthy ingredients and cooking the recipes much easier! Books were available for signing and purchase (including wholesale orders), and four dishes were available for tasting! Many enjoyed the healthy cooking--and eating!
The event was hosted by NorCal Fertility Group.

Aug. 12, 2010, San Francisco – Special Event at Greens: Talk on Eating for Fertility
At this special event being hosted by Dr. Danielle Lane of Lane Fertility Institute and sponsored by MDR Pharmaceutical, featured speaker Cindy Bailey gave an information-packed talk on how to change your diet to optimize fertility and share strategies for successfully building healthy eating and cooking into our busy, daily lives. Greens served some amazing appetizers too.

Aug. 6, 2010, Worldwide – Webinar on Eating for Fertility
This was an information-packed webinar. The recording is no longer available.

July 25, 2010, Danville, CA – Food Tasting and Book Signing at Read Booksellers in the Blackhawk Mall

July 24, 2010, Willow Glen in San Jose, CA – Cooking Demo, Food Tasting and Book Signing at Domus Cooking Store
During downtown Willow Glen’s annual sidewalk sale, authors Cindy Bailey and Pierre Giauque, Ph.D., demonstrated one of the recipes from their cookbook at Domus. They talked about how to optimize health and fertility through diet as well as how to build healthy eating into your life. The authors answered questions and participants enjoyed the food!

June, 24, 2010 – TV spot: Good Day, Sacramento, CBS CW/ 31
Pierre and Cindy were on the 8:00am program speaking on food and fertility and doing a cooking demo.

June, 24, 2010 – Our Book Launch Party in Sacramento!
Dr. Robert Greene, Medical Director of SIRM, a former local fertility clinic, hosted our book launch party in Sacramento. Other sponsors included MDR Pharmaceutical Care, Vinoce Winery, and Elevensance Cellars. We enjoyed great food, wine, music, a cooking demo, and free raffle prizes for exciting gifts—including FREE fertility meds!

June 23, 2010, Worldwide – Webinar on Eating for Fertility
In conjunction with The International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals, Cindy Bailey gave an information-packed educational webinar on Eating for Fertility.

June 13, 2010, Worldwide - Cindy Bailey was interviewed on SavvyMom TV on eating to optimize overall health and increase chances of getting pregnant.

May 8, 2010, Palo Alto – Cindy Bailey gave a talk on Eating for Conception and Good Health at Blossom Birth’s Mother’s Day Pampering Celebration.
The event included food tastings and free recipes!

Apr. 24, 2010, Seattle – RESOLVE’s Washington Family Planning Conference
We did a cooking demo + food tasting, answered questions, signed books and met some great people at the Resolve annual Family Planning Conference.

Apr. 1, 2010, San Francisco - Talk on Eating for Fertility (private)
Co-author Cindy Bailey spoke at the Northern California Reproductive Nurses Journal Club’s annual dinner. Theme: REI Holistic Approach-East Meets West, with a panel discussion that included acupuncturist Karen Reynolds, MS, LAc, RN, Allison Chamberlaine, RN, and Peggy Orlin, MFT, who lead the Mind-Body Workshop at Pacific Fertility Center, and Paula Chavez, LVN of the Turek Clinic.

Graciously hosted by Flora Koch of MDR Pharmaceutical Care, contact at 408-828-4414 or flora@mdrusa.com.

We had a great time! Food was great and the talks and discussions were both interesting and enlightening.

Mar. 18, 2010, Los Angeles – Our Book Launch Party!
Thursday February 11, 2010 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm at Huntington Reproductive Center (HRC) Fertility, a group of seven fertility clinics in the greater Los Angeles area, graciously hosted our second book launch party at their new, chic and stylish Encino office. Robert Boostanfar, MD, gave us a pre-party tour of their modern facilities and I was thrilled to see that they had acupuncture offices set up right next to their egg transfer rooms.
At the party, we celebrated the launch of our book with great food sponsored by Whole Foods Market, Sherman Oaks East, and the fab vegetarian restaurant, Real Food Daily , (almost nothing was left!), fantastic wine from Elevensance Cellars and Vinoce Winery (not much left of these either!), music and a free raffle drawing for wine and a book. We also had the opportunity to talk about nutrition for fertility and Pierre gave a cooking demo with loads of tips for making the process of cooking easier. Everyone had a blast!.
Thank you to all our sponsors for making this happen! Special thanks to Ginger Adams (Marketing Manager at HRC Fertility) and Courtney Layne (Marketing Coordinator at HRC Fertility in Encino) for being the tremendous power and support behind this event. Thank you to all the physicians at HRC Fertility, Encino, for their open support. Thank you to all the patients and others who came - to help us spread the message that you CAN make a difference in your fertility through diet/nutrition!!

Mar., 2010, Los Angeles –Workshops and Cooking Demos (private)
Pierre and Cindy had a great time talking on eating for fertility and giving a cooking demo/tasting to a mom’s group experiencing secondary infertility. Cindy also spoke on healthy eating, plus provided recipe tasting samples to a parenting class.

Celebrating the Launch of Fertility Wire
Thursday February 11, 2010 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm at Pacific Fertility Center (PFC)
Fertile Kitchen™ served appetizers and signed books.

Our Book Launch Party in San Francisco!
We celebrated the launch of our Fertile Kitchen™ Cookbook on Wednesday night, January 13, with a swanky party at Pacific Fertility Center (PFC) in San Francisco! Great food, wine, champagne, music (guitarists), decor and company all around! We had the opportunity to talk about the importance of diet and good nutrition for fertility, and Pierre gave a demo on how to prepare his spicy garbanzo beans recipe while offering tips for making the process easier. Philip E. Chenette, M.D. and Medical Director at PFC, was also on hand to give a brief, inspiring talk on his support of and commitment to good nutrition for fertility and pregnancy, reminding us that just down the hall "there are about 120 embryos growing" -- and thus reminding us all why we were there.

We had a free raffle drawing for a book,  a couple of bottles of wine, and a T-shirt, the latter items, courtesy of Elevensance Cellars.  The whole evening was a blast! I have to thank some people: Thank you first and foremost to Pacific Fertility Center for going all out in hosting our party. The decor, the flowers, the champagne, the stunning views of Fisherman's Wharf -- oh, my! Thank you to Robb Mayberry (Director of Business Development at PFC) for all your work in making this party happen. Thank you to Dr. Philip E. Chenette for your inspiring support. Thank you to Bob Strickland, CEO at PFC, also for your support. Thank you to Tim Nuss of Elevensance Cellars for donating the wine and coming to pour. Thank you to Whole Foods Market, SoMa, and Ariel Norwood, Marketing Team Leader, for donating the tasty dishes from their awesome catering menu. Thank you to the wonderful guitarists, Jon and Jordan. And finally, thank you to Michelle Gamble-Risley and Michele Smith of 3L Publishing for helping us with book selling at the party and with getting our book (and message) out there!

It was a stunning, fabulous night of spreading the word that you CAN make a difference in your fertility through diet/nutrition.

Workshop: Cooking with The Fertile Kitchen™

Where: Whole Foods Market, Los Altos, CA (4800 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022)

When: Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

In this free, hands-on workshop, authors of The Fertile Kitchen™ Cookbook: Simple Recipes for Optimizing Your Fertility revealed secrets to changing your diet to optimize health and increase chances of getting pregnant. As Cindy Bailey and Pierre Giauque, Ph.D., created two of the simple-to-make, flavorful recipes from their recent book, the participants learned the premise of a fertility diet along with time-saving tips and guidelines to make shopping for the healthy ingredients and cooking the recipes much easier! People enjoyed the healthy cooking--and eating! Books were also on hand for purchase and signing.