Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Restore Fertility
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| Staying Steady Through the Holidays: Blood Sugar, Stress & Fertility-Friendly Choices | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:10:32 | |
December often asks us to slow down — but culturally, we’re encouraged to do the opposite. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie MacKay shares a gentler, more supportive way to move through the holiday season, especially if you’re trying to conceive or support your hormones. Drawing from both Chinese Medicine and modern hormone physiology, we explore why winter is meant to be inward, how overextension and stress impact fertility, and simple ways to stay steady with blood sugar, energy, and emotional health. This conversation is an invitation to honor your body, protect your energy, and release the pressure to overdo — without guilt, restriction, or perfection. Inside this episode:
If you’ve been feeling tired, sensitive, or overwhelmed this season, this episode is for you. You are not behind. You are preparing. Thanks for tuning in to the Restore Fertility Podcast with Stephanie MacKay. Don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. | |||
| Reflect & Reset: Setting Fertility Goals for a Year of Growth | 04 Dec 2025 | 00:07:25 | |
As we close out the year, this episode invites you to pause, breathe, and reflect on how far you’ve come on your fertility and wellness journey. In this uplifting episode, you’ll learn:
This isn’t another list of resolutions — it’s an invitation to rebuild trust with your body and to remember: You are already flourishing, even now. Thanks for tuning in to the Restore Fertility Podcast with Stephanie MacKay. Don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. | |||
| Your Fertility Questions Answered: Hormones, Ovulation, and Timing | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:10:30 | |
Confused about your cycle, ovulation, or the “right time” to conceive? You’re not alone. In this Q&A episode, Dr. Stephanie MacKay answers the questions women ask most about hormones, stress, gut health, and fertility — with clear, compassionate guidance from both a Functional Medicine and Chinese Medicine perspective. Learn how to recognize true ovulation, understand how stress alters your cycle, and why your gut plays a bigger role in fertility than you might think. You’ll learn: Your body isn’t broken — it’s communicating. Let’s decode the messages together. ✨ Learn more about Dr. Stephanie’s personalized 6-month Flourish Fertility Program → https://restorefertilityandwellness.practicebetter.io/#/67251fc5017d92d3606d1cb2/bookings Thanks for tuning in to the Restore Fertility Podcast with Stephanie MacKay. Don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. | |||
| Fiber- The Unsung Hero of Hormone Balance | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:06:36 | |
Fiber: The Unsung Hero for Hormone Balance In this week’s episode of Restore Fertility, we talk about: Thanks for tuning in to the Restore Fertility Podcast with Stephanie MacKay. Don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. | |||
| The Fertility Strategy: How I Build a 6-Month Transformation Plan | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:09:39 | |
Ever wondered what it actually looks like to go through a well-designed 6-month fertility plan—not random tips, but a true mapped path? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of how I approach a PCOS fertility case. We look at labs differently, we connect symptoms to functional patterns, and we move through phases: blood sugar harmony, ovarian clearing, liver metabolics, and cycle refinement. This is how I support the body to shift—not with force, but with strategy, nourishment, and consistency. https://mailchi.mp/restorefertilityandwellness/cycle-day-3-lab-guide Start Here → Get Your Cycle Day 3 Lab Guide Thanks for tuning in to the Restore Fertility Podcast with Stephanie MacKay. Don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. | |||
| THE BLOOD SUGAR ROLLER COASTER- HOW SKIPPING MEALS HIJACKS YOUR HORMONES | 09 Oct 2025 | 00:09:16 | |
In this episode, we explore the blood sugar–hormone connection and why skipping meals sets off a chain reaction that can impact your cycle, energy, mood, and fertility. Learn how insulin works, what destabilizes blood sugar, how sensitivity changes with age, and simple strategies to support hormonal harmony through stable glucose. Perfect for women navigating fertility, perimenopause, or just wanting to feel more balanced. Thanks for tuning in to the Restore Fertility Podcast with Stephanie MacKay. Don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. | |||
| STRESS, ADRENALS, AND YOUR FERTILITY JOURNEY | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:07:46 | |
Stress and fertility are more connected than most women realize. In this episode, we explore how adrenal health directly impacts your hormones, ovulation, egg quality, and your ability to conceive. You’ll learn:
If you’ve been feeling burned out, wired but tired, or frustrated by irregular cycles, this episode will help you understand the missing link between stress, your adrenals, and your fertility journey. ✨ Your body isn’t broken — it’s protecting you. When your adrenals feel safe and nourished, your fertility has the chance to flourish. Thanks for tuning in to the Restore Fertility Podcast with Stephanie MacKay. Don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. | |||
| HOW TO READ YOUR CYCLE LIKE A MONTHLY REPORT CARD | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:07:37 | |
Your period is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s your monthly report card on hormones, fertility, and overall wellness. In this episode, I’ll break down what your cycle length, flow, color, and symptoms are really telling you. You’ll learn how to track key signs, understand your body’s natural rhythms, and spot red flags early. Whether you’re trying to conceive, balancing hormones, or simply want to feel more in sync with your body, this episode will show you how to make sense of your “monthly grade". Thanks for tuning in to the Restore Fertility Podcast with Stephanie MacKay. Don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. | |||
| Why Short Luteal Phases Can Sabotage Your Pregnancy Plans | 18 Sep 2025 | 00:12:30 | |
A short luteal phase can quietly sabotage your pregnancy plans—leaving you frustrated, confused, and wondering why things aren’t working. In this episode, Stephanie MacKay, fertility and hormone expert, breaks down what a luteal phase is, why it matters for implantation and conception, and the hidden root causes behind luteal phase defects. You’ll discover natural ways to lengthen and support this crucial phase—through progesterone balance, nutrition, herbs, stress management, and acupuncture. If you’ve been trying to conceive and feel like your body is letting you down, this episode will give you clarity, hope, and next steps on your fertility journey. Thanks for tuning in to the Restore Fertility Podcast with Stephanie MacKay. Don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. | |||
| AMH & Egg Quality: 5 Natural Ways to Support Fertility | 10 Sep 2025 | 00:13:41 | |
In this episode, we dive into AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone)—what it tells us about ovarian reserve and why it matters on your fertility journey. I’ll break down five natural and science-backed strategies to boost egg quality and give your fertility the best chance possible. From lifestyle shifts to targeted supplements and Eastern medicine wisdom, you’ll leave this episode with practical tools you can start today. Thanks for tuning in to the Restore Fertility Podcast with Stephanie MacKay. Don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. | |||
| PCOS Explained: Hormones, Fertility, and Healing From Within | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:10:09 | |
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common yet misunderstood conditions affecting women today. In this episode, we break down what PCOS really is—from both a Western and holistic perspective—how it impacts your hormones, cycles, and fertility, and why every woman’s experience is unique. You’ll learn practical steps and natural approaches to support your body, restore balance, and move closer to the fertility and wellness you desire. Thanks for tuning in to the Restore Fertility Podcast with Stephanie MacKay. Don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. | |||
| Why You're Not Getting Pregnant Even When All Your Labs Are "Normal" | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:05:10 | |
Your labs are “normal,” but you’re still not getting pregnant. In this episode, Stephanie MacKay explains why “normal” doesn’t always mean optimal for fertility and what your results may be missing. Thanks for tuning in to the Restore Fertility Podcast with Stephanie MacKay. Don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. | |||