If you’ve been struggling with hormone imbalance, PCOS, infertility, autoimmune symptoms, or chronic issues that don’t seem to show up clearly on labs, this episode explores a root cause many women are never encouraged to consider.

Ashlee Rowland of SimplHolistic shares her personal journey of healing from multiple autoimmune diagnoses, PCOS, and infertility—beginning in her teens, long before she had language for root-cause healing. What started as listening to her intuition and changing the way she ate evolved into a deeper understanding of ancestral and seasonal nutrition, mineral balance, and how modern lifestyles quietly disrupt women’s health.

The conversation goes deep into mold exposure and mycotoxin toxicity, unpacking how mold can mimic hormone imbalance, intensify stress responses, interfere with fertility, and keep the body stuck in survival mode—even when standard testing looks “normal.” Ashlee explains why mold is often missed in women dealing with estrogen dominance, thyroid issues, brain fog, inflammation, anxiety, and unexplained symptoms.

Rather than promoting fear or extreme protocols, this episode focuses on clarity, discernment, and what actually supports healing: addressing the environment, supporting cellular and mineral health, regulating the nervous system, and restoring trust in the body’s ability to heal.

If you’ve been doing all the “right” things but still feel stuck, this conversation will help you see your symptoms—and your next steps—through a different lens.

Connect with Ashlee: Simplholistic.org

ashlee@simplholistic.org

instagram.com/simplholistic

simplholistic.org/body-rhythm-blueprint

simplholistic.org/freebies

simplholistic.org/mold-protocol

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If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” — but you’re still not pregnant — this episode is for you.

This conversation unpacks why unexplained infertility is so common and why that label often reflects incomplete testing rather than a body that isn’t working. Dr. Katie Wood, a pharmacist-turned holistic fertility practitioner, shares how experiencing fertility care from both sides of the system revealed major gaps in conventional testing — and why basic fertility labs often miss early dysfunction.

You’ll hear why coming off hormonal birth control can quietly impact fertility, why “normal” lab ranges don’t always mean optimal health, and what deeper testing can reveal when pregnancy isn’t happening despite doing “all the right things.” The episode explores root-cause fertility support through nutrition, stress regulation, toxin exposure, gut health, thyroid function, and insulin balance — foundations that are rarely addressed in traditional fertility care.

This conversation also challenges the rush toward IUI and IVF when underlying issues haven’t been explored, and explains why rebuilding fertility foundations can actually be the fastest path forward.

If you’ve felt dismissed by normal labs, pressured by timelines, or confused about your next step in trying to conceive naturally, this episode offers clarity and a grounded, faith-led perspective.

Connect with Dr. Katie Wood

Podcast: Finally Get Pregnant Naturally

Website: https://happynourishedmotherhood.com/

Instagram: @the_wellness_pharmacist

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If you’re in your 30s, 40s, or 50s and your body suddenly feels different—your sleep is off, your energy’s tanked, and you can’t figure out why—you’re not alone. For so many women, chronic stress and hormonal changes collide during perimenopause, creating fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, and mood swings that feel impossible to manage.

In this faith-filled conversation, Dr. Tanya Paynter and I dig into how cortisol quietly hijacks your hormones and why so many women in midlife are unknowingly running on empty. We talk about what happens when adrenal fatigue, thyroid imbalance, and spiritual exhaustion overlap—and how to begin restoring peace in your body by first restoring it in your spirit.

Dr. Paynter explains how God designed our bodies to adapt under pressure, but how long-term stress keeps our nervous system stuck in survival mode, throwing off everything from sleep and energy to estrogen and progesterone balance. We explore the way chronic busyness and burnout affect midlife health, and how creating margin—through prayer, rest, and time with the Lord—can actually help reset your hormones on a cellular level.

If you’ve been wondering whether your exhaustion or hormonal chaos is just “part of getting older,” this episode will help you see that healing is absolutely possible. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how faith and functional medicine work together to calm your adrenals, balance cortisol, and bring your body back into alignment with how God designed it to function.

Connect with Dr. Tanya Paynter: Website: GodandHealth.com

Podcast: The Christian Clinician

Instagram: @christianclinician

Email: drp@psalmmedical.com

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If you’ve been feeling exhausted, foggy, inflamed, or like something’s “off” in your body but every doctor keeps saying your labs look normal, this conversation will hit home. My friend Holly Brauer shares how the Holy Spirit told her to remove her breast implants after 14 years—and how that moment of obedience became the turning point in her healing.

We talk about what breast implant illness really looks like, the symptoms most women miss, and what happened when Holly discovered one of her implants had ruptured and was leaking silicone into her body. She opens up about the brain fog, fatigue, and joint pain she lived with for years—and the instant relief and deep peace that came after her explant surgery.

If you’ve been praying for answers or wondering how to know if God’s nudging you to make a change, this story will remind you that He didn’t make a mistake when He designed your body. Sometimes healing starts the moment we stop striving, tune into His voice, and finally trust what our body’s been trying to tell us.

Disclaimer: This episode shares personal testimony and educational discussion only and is not medical advice.

Connect with Holly:

 Instagram: @holly_financialfitness

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Have you ever done everything “right” — prayed, tracked, tested, changed your diet — and still ended up staring at another negative test? I know that pain all too well.

After my husband’s vasectomy reversal, we saw sperm at first… and then watched the numbers drop to zero by the 8-week mark. My heart sank. Doctors told us everything looked “normal” and that fertility treatments were our only option. But deep down, I knew God was asking me to trust Him — to heal my body His way and surrender the timeline.

It would take two years before we finally saw that positive test. Two years of tears, questions, and learning to believe that the waiting wasn’t wasted.

In this episode, I’m sharing how God met me in that season, restored my faith, and wrote a miracle story in my 40s — one that changed the course of my life and led to my mission behind Faith Over Pharma.

I pray this conversation reminds you that even when it feels like nothing’s happening, God is still moving. He’s not withholding. He’s preparing.

And if you’re in your own season of waiting — for healing, for a baby, for breakthrough — I created something special to walk with you through it. My 30-day devotional, Faithful in the Wait, launches October 29 on Amazon. It’s filled with scripture, reflection, and encouragement to help you find peace right where you are — even when the outcome hasn’t come yet.

Because your story isn’t over. The waiting is where miracles are made.

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October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and today’s episode holds sacred space for the women who have walked through that pain — and the friends who want to support them better.

My guest, Cate Purvis, is a birth and miscarriage doula, childbirth educator, and author who has walked through sixteen miscarriages and four miracle babies. Through unimaginable loss, Cate discovered that God doesn’t cause our pain — but He never wastes it.

In this powerful, faith-filled conversation, Cate shares her story of loss and redemption, how she found peace after years of heartbreak, and the truth that changed everything: “God can take it.”

We talk about what it means to grieve honestly with God, how to support someone after miscarriage, and why faith and grief are not opposites. If you’ve ever felt angry at God, questioned His plan, or struggled to understand why loss happens, this episode will remind you that He is still faithful — even in the dark.

You’ll hear:

• How Cate’s sixteen pregnancy losses deepened her faith rather than destroyed it
• What it looks like to be honest with God in anger, grief, and heartbreak
• Why “God’s will” is often misunderstood in conversations about miscarriage
• How to support a friend walking through pregnancy loss or infertility
• The redemptive hope that comes when we let God turn ashes into beauty

This episode is a tender reminder that even when heaven feels silent, God still sees, loves, and redeems.

Connect with Cate:

Website: Stan.store/birthandlosscollective

Facebook: @thebirthandlosscollective

Instagram: @birthandlosscollective

TikTok: @birthandlosscollective

Book: “Words I Could Not Say: Musings of a Miscarriage Mama” – available on Amazon

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They said it would be simple. A quick, harmless procedure. A way to take control — to make life easier. But no one warned them about the true cost. When Holly Sears’ husband chose a vasectomy against her will, it didn’t just affect his body — it broke their marriage.  In this powerful testimony, Holly opens up about the emotional and spiritual toll that followed, and the God who stepped in to heal what the world said was permanent.

If you’ve ever believed the lie that permanent birth control is “no big deal,” this episode will make you pause. Because behind every “simple solution” is a story the world doesn’t tell — one of regret, heartbreak, and, in Holly’s case, redemption through God’s grace.

Connect with Holly:

Email: hollysearsmedia@gmail.com

Books Recommended in this Episode: Supernatural Childbirth by Jackie Mize

 Is Vasectomy Safe by H.J. Roberts

Be Fruitful and Multiply: What the Bible Says about Having Children by Nancy Campbell

God’s Creative Power Gift Collection by Charles Capps

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Most of us grew up learning what a period is… but not why it happens. We were told a “normal” cycle is 28 days and ovulation always happens on day 14 — but that’s simply not true for most women.

In this episode, I’m breaking down how to truly understand your menstrual cycle and what your body is communicating in every phase — from your period to ovulation and everything in between. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs your hormones need support, what’s considered healthy variation, and why stress, thyroid health, and lifestyle shifts can change your cycle (and that’s not always a bad thing!).

We’ll also talk about how men’s hormones follow a 24-hour rhythm — while ours ebb and flow over roughly 28 days — and why that means you were never meant to show up the same way every day.

You’ll walk away understanding:

• What a truly normal menstrual cycle looks like (and why it’s not one-size-fits-all)
• The four hormonal “seasons” — menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal — and how to support your body in each
• The surprising connection between stress and delayed ovulation
• How thyroid disorders, PCOS, and hypothalamic amenorrhea show up in your cycle
• Foods, movement, and mindset shifts to balance hormones naturally
• Why tracking your cycle is one of the most powerful tools for healing

If you’ve ever wondered why your energy, mood, and motivation change week to week, or why you feel different from the men around you — this episode will help you finally understand your rhythm and start honoring it instead of fighting it.

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What happens when fear tries to silence the truth God has placed on your heart?

In this powerful conversation, Blanche DiDomenico — nurse, freedom and purpose coach, and bold woman of faith — shares her journey from fear and people-pleasing to courage and conviction rooted in Scripture. Together, we talk about how the enemy uses fear to keep believers quiet, what true freedom in Christ looks like, and why standing on God’s Word is the key to peace and purpose in a world full of noise and confusion.

If you’ve ever felt afraid to speak up for what you believe, questioned your purpose, or struggled to live out your faith boldly, this episode will remind you that your voice was meant to carry truth. Blanche’s story is a testimony of healing, obedience, and the unshakable power of knowing who you are — and Whose you are.

Listen in and be encouraged to rise up, speak truth in love, and trust that God has already equipped you for the calling He’s placed on your life.

Connect with Blanche:

Website: blanchedidomenico.com

Podcast: The Anointed Life with Coach Blanche

Book:  Rise with Purpose available in Amazon

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Do you ever feel stuck in survival mode—constantly stressed, exhausted, or carrying pain that no doctor can explain? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Melissa Armstrong, a Trauma & Nervous System Coach who knows firsthand what it’s like to live under the weight of trauma.

Melissa’s story takes us from childhood marked by addiction and abuse, to surviving a school shooting at 15, to witnessing her brother’s tragic death at 18. Those unresolved traumas manifested as severe physical symptoms—until she discovered the power of the mind-body connection, somatic healing, and nervous system repair.

Together we unpack:

• How unresolved trauma shows up as fatigue, anxiety, and chronic pain
• Practical ways to regulate your nervous system and release what’s stored in the body
• The role of somatic healing practices in moving beyond survival mode
• Why healing is always possible—no matter your past, diagnosis, or story
• How faith and God’s design give us hope for full restoration

If you’re ready to step out of survival mode and into lasting wholeness, this conversation will give you both the hope and the tools to begin your healing journey.

Connect with Melissa:

Website: holistichealthbyMelissa.com

 Mind Body Healing Workshop, Oct 13-15: https://holistichealthbymelissa.com/MindBodyHealingWorkshop

Instagram: @holistichealthbymelissa

Facebook: @holistichealthbymelissa

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Have you ever felt like nothing you try—self-help books, meditation, or alternative therapies—truly heals the emptiness inside? Like you’re chasing answers that never satisfy, leaving you frustrated, stuck, or even spiritually drained?

In this Testimony Thursday episode, Andrea Brunswick shares her journey from decades of New Age practices, mysticism, and worldly searching, to experiencing true emotional, spiritual, and life-changing healing through Jesus Christ. She opens up about surrendering grief, shame, and identity, and how God restored her purpose and empowered her to help other women reclaim their God-given identity through the Proverbs 31 Reinvention Blueprint.

Andrea’s story is a bold reminder that real healing doesn’t come from the world—it comes from surrendering to God’s plan. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked by worldly solutions, or desperate for lasting transformation, this episode is for you.

Connect with Andrea:

Instagram: @andreabrunswick

TikTok: @andrea.brunswick

Facebook: @Andrea Julia Brunswick

LinkedIn: Andrea Brunswick

Proverbs 31 Reinvention Mentorship Call

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Many women reach a point where healthy habits stop producing healthy results. Labs may come back “normal,” routines look solid on paper, and yet the body feels stuck, reactive, or worse than before. In this episode, I explore why that happens — and why healing often stalls when wellness is built on control instead of awareness.

We’ve been taught that discipline is the answer, but discipline without awareness can quietly become another form of stress. The body doesn’t heal under pressure — it heals when it feels safe enough to be listened to. I talk about how emotional stress, unprocessed experiences, and spiritual disconnection show up physically in women’s health, impacting hormones, digestion, inflammation, sleep, and cycles, even when nutrition and routines are dialed in.

We also bring Scripture into the conversation, exploring what the Bible reveals about rest, safety, and healing — and how shifting from rigid control to relational trust can change the healing process entirely. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not feeling well, or you’ve built a health plan that left little room for God, this episode is for you.

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Are you a medical mom navigating the chaos of endless appointments, confusing diagnoses, or doctors who don’t listen? You are not alone. In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by K. Crystal Griffith—international best-selling author, Certified Heart Healing Practitioner, and founder of Medical Mom Warriors™.

Crystal shares her personal journey as a medical mom raising a child with 25 diagnoses, while overcoming her own health battles through faith, holistic healing, and fierce advocacy. Together, we unpack:

• The top holistic tools every medical mom should know about (including stem cell activation patches, frequency therapy, and more).
• Practical advocacy strategies for navigating the medical system with confidence and protecting your child’s care.
• How faith-led wellness can bring hope, healing, and strength in the midst of medical chaos.

Whether you’re facing autoimmune disease, life-threatening allergies, chronic illness, or simply looking for natural alternatives beyond pharmaceuticals, this episode will give you practical tools, spiritual encouragement, and the reminder that you are never alone in this journey.

Connect with K Crystal:

Website: MedicalMomWarriors.com

Free resources at linktr.ee/kcrystalgriffith.

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What does it really mean to break free—and stay free—in Christ?

In this powerful Testimony episode, I’m joined by Catherine O’Neal, author of Hidden Struggle: Breaking Free & Staying Free and host of Catherine’s Fruitful Talk!. Catherine shares her story of growing up in church without truly knowing God, encountering His presence as a young adult, and experiencing a miraculous healing that transformed her life.

We talk about:

• How God miraculously healed Catherine during a health crisis
• The journey through pharmacy school and how it shaped her view of medicine, natural healing, and faith
• Why believers struggle with recurring strongholds—and how to walk in lasting freedom
• Powerful testimonies of God’s healing, including a family member spared from surgery and a neighbor saved from leg amputation
• The difference between being delivered once and staying free through discipline, God’s Word, and daily relationship with Jesus

If you’ve ever wondered why freedom feels temporary, struggled with recurring battles, or needed fresh encouragement to believe in God’s healing power, Catherine’s testimony will strengthen your faith and remind you that Jesus is still setting people free today.

Connect with Catherine:

• Book: Hidden Struggle: Breaking Free & Staying Free – Available on Amazon
• Podcast: Catherine’s Fruitful Talk! (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music)
• LinkTree

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Have you ever walked into a doctor’s office already anxious, only to feel pressured into signing forms, taking medications, or agreeing to treatments that didn’t sit right in your spirit? If you’ve ever felt dismissed, overwhelmed, or even coerced by the medical system—you’re not alone.

In this episode, I sit down with transformation coach, author, and podcaster Kristin Fitch, who knows firsthand what it’s like to face medical pressure and choose faith over fear. From standing up for her family when doctors pushed unnecessary vaccines to navigating her father’s health journey with Parkinson’s, Kristin has lived through the tension of medical coercion—and come out with a renewed passion for helping others protect their health, their families, and their faith.

We dive into the practical steps you can take to become your own health advocate:

• How to prepare for appointments so you don’t feel rushed or silenced.
• The questions you must ask before agreeing to medication or treatment.
• Why your mindset and words matter more than you think for your healing.
• Simple daily practices that build real health without overcomplicating it.

If you’ve ever felt powerless in a medical setting, this conversation will remind you that you don’t have to hand over your authority. You’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and ready to step into your role as your own best advocate—rooted in faith, guided by wisdom, and aligned with the life God designed for you.

Connect with Kristin:

Website: https://KristinFitch.com

Faith Fueled Woman Podcast

Building a Life You Love Podcast

Email: kristin@kristinfitch.com

Instagram: https:instagram.com/kristinfitch

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What if your body already holds a roadmap to healing—written in your eyes?

In this powerful Testimony episode, Annette Ducharme shares her 30-year journey of healing through the Natural Healing Arts, from discovering Iridology and Herbal medicine to experiencing the transformative benefits of LifeWave phototherapy patches.

As a sensitive soul and empath herself, Annette has recently dedicated her work to helping parents of highly sensitive people,  while also serving as a bridge of support for Gen Z young adults. 

Sensitives are often misunderstood, at work, at school and at home.

She explains how tools such as the Science of Iridology can uncover hidden imbalances, while Wholistic Nutrition, Herbs, & Photon light therapy can assist the body to heal itself , and regenerate.

From calming the nervous system, reducing anxiety and stress, to restoring energy, Annette helps us embrace Holistic healing on every level—body, mind, and spirit.

If you’ve ever felt burned out, “too sensitive,” or stuck in a medical system that doesn’t see the full picture or can’t find a solution, Annette’s story will encourage you to trust and follow your intuition, lean into natural tools, and rediscover your body’s God-given ability to heal.

Connect with Annette: Website: theconsciouscowgirl.com Email: annette@theconsciouscowgirl.com

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The world feels heavy right now—fear, anxiety, division, and constant chaos are bombarding us from every angle. In this episode, I’m addressing the stress, worry, and trauma so many of us are feeling—and sharing biblical and holistic tools to protect your mental, emotional, and physical health.

We’ll dive into:

• How fear, anger, and “doom-scrolling” affect your health, energy, and immune system
• Practical steps to release spiritual and emotional trauma from a faith-led, holistic perspective
• The lies of the enemy versus the truth of God’s Word (John 10:10)
• Why division makes us weaker—and how unity, love, and prayer are acts of spiritual strength
• The power of community, accountability, and encouragement in navigating life’s challenges
• Ways to incorporate Sabbath rest, gratitude, intentional prayer, and Scripture reflection into your daily life

I also share personal reflections from my own experiences post-9/11 and insights on how we can stand strong in faith even when the world feels chaotic. Plus, hear a powerful clip from Charlie Kirk about unplugging and taking a Sabbath as God intended.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, fear, or the weight of worldly events, this episode will remind you that God has made His home in you, and His truth can anchor your heart, mind, and body in peace and strength.

You don’t have to be defined by fear or division. Anchor yourself in God, stand strong in His truth, and step out as a light in a darkened world.

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Have you ever felt burned out, stuck in old habits, or doubted whether you were even capable of real change? In this Testimony Thursday episode, I sit down with my long-time friend Angie Zamora to share her powerful health transformation story.

Angie has joined me for the past two years at my women’s wellness retreat in Costa Rica—and her journey is nothing short of inspiring. From battling fear, self-doubt, and poor health to finding confidence, renewed energy, and a deeper sense of faith, Angie’s story is proof that investing in yourself is never selfish—it’s necessary.

You’ll hear:

• How Angie overcame the discouragement of being told she wasn’t “healthy enough” to attend her first retreat
• The challenges she faced with detox, self-doubt, and starting over in her health
• Why small, consistent steps (like daily walks and simple food changes) became the foundation for her lasting transformation
• How community, faith, and time in nature helped her rediscover her worth and confidence
• Why every woman deserves space to rest, reset, and reconnect with God’s design for her health

If you’ve been searching for a sign that it’s time to step away from the noise and prioritize your healing—this conversation will encourage you. Angie’s testimony will remind you that you are worth the investment, and that God can use even the smallest steps to bring about big change.

✨ Ready to experience this for yourself? Learn more about my upcoming Costa Rica wellness retreat at www.susangladstein.com/retreat and how it could be the reset you’ve been praying for.

Connect with Angie:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angie.zamora.5074 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purplebird_z

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You’ve been told that exhaustion, mood swings, and feeling “off” are just part of motherhood. But what if burnout isn’t normal—and what if the answers go deeper than another prescription or quick-fix plan?

In this episode, I’m joined by Regina Steele, certified integrative health coach, speaker, and mom of three, who turned her own health breakdown into a mission to help other moms heal. After facing postpartum depletion, adrenal dysfunction, and autoimmune diagnoses, she refused to accept that survival mode was her only option. Instead, she rebuilt her health through root-cause healing, hormone support, and nervous system regulation—and now helps other women do the same.

Together we unpack:

• The hidden red flags moms should never ignore when it comes to their health
• Why “bounce back” culture and perfectionist parenting advice are keeping women stuck
• How to start listening to your body again—and trust what it’s telling you
• Simple, natural steps to support hormones and reduce stress
• The power of community and why no mom was meant to do this alone

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, told your labs are “normal,” or pressured to just push through, this conversation will remind you: burnout isn’t normal, and healing is possible.

Connect with Regina:

👉 Website: thereginasteele.com 👉 Instagram: @thereginasteele 👉 Order her book MotherFcked*

Next Steps:

Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy

Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset

Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat

Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org

Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com

What happens when you stop making health decisions from a place of fear and start following God’s leading instead?

In this powerful Testimony Thursday episode, Renee Swasey—wife, mom, natural health practitioner, and author of Refined for Revival—shares her journey through infertility, thyroid struggles, and an emergency gallbladder surgery. From balancing her hormones naturally to conceiving after years of trying, to standing firm against fear-based medical pressure, Renee’s story is a faith-filled reminder that God’s blueprint for healing is always best.

We talk about:

• How prayer and natural health restored her fertility after years of infertility
• Why she turned down thyroid radiation and found a better way
• The moment she knew God was guiding her through an emergency surgery
• Why your words and thoughts impact your physical health more than you realize
• Practical steps to strengthen your faith when facing health challenges

If you’ve ever felt pushed toward medical decisions that didn’t sit right in your spirit, or you’re searching for a way to partner with God in your healing, this conversation will equip and encourage you to trust the Great Physician above all.

Connect with Renee: Website: refinedforrevival.com Book: Refined for Revival: Your Purpose in God’s Plan Health Consulting/Coaching Website: revivalhealthlife.com

Next Steps:

Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy

Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset

Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat

Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org

Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com

Are you exhausted from holding it all together—career, family, responsibilities—yet inside you feel anxious, burnt out, and running on empty? You’re not alone.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sarah Ariaudo, the Stress & Anxiety Reset Coach, to talk about the hidden toll chronic stress takes on women’s health—and how to finally reset it instead of just managing it. After 20 years in oncology, Sarah experienced her own health collapse, losing her cycle, battling gut issues, and cycling through endless protocols with no answers. When she discovered that chronic stress was at the root of it all, her entire life and career shifted.

We also dive into Sarah’s journey with breast implant illness, how subtle but persistent symptoms signaled something deeper, and why learning to listen to her body literally saved her life.

If you’ve ever felt like busyness is your badge of honor, or that burnout is just part of being a “high achiever,” this conversation will encourage you with practical tools and powerful perspective shifts.

Connect with Sarah:

Website: breathewithsarah.com Instagram: @sarahariaudo Facebook: facebook.com/sarahariaudo LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahariaudo

Next Steps:

Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy

Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset

Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat

Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org

Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com

What would you do if your car accelerated out of control—and neither your brakes nor your emergency brake worked? In this powerful Testimony Thursday episode, author and podcast host Janell Kremer shares her miraculous survival after a runaway car accident in 2020 that left her with a traumatic brain injury—and an unforgettable, life-changing encounter with Jesus.

Janell opens up about:

• The moment she heard Jesus’ voice and the miraculous events that followed.
• How her faith became the anchor in her intense physical and emotional healing journey.
• The role chiropractic care and natural health played in her recovery.
• Facing and overcoming resurfaced trauma two years after the accident.
• Practical steps for trusting God’s design for your body and partnering with Him in the healing process.

Her story is a raw, hope-filled reminder that God still heals, still speaks, and still shows up—especially in our darkest moments. Whether you’re battling illness, recovering from trauma, or simply in need of renewed hope, Janell’s testimony will inspire you to seek God’s presence and trust His plan.

Connect with Janell:

Email: janell.kremer@gmail.com

Now My Eyes See You book with free Bible study

Podcast: You Are My Witnesses

Website: https://janellkremer.com/

Facebook: Janell Kremer

Private Facebook group: Now My Eyes See You: A Community of Hope

Next Steps:

Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy

Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset

Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat

Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org

Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com

If you’ve been dealing with bloating, constipation, reflux, IBS, hormone imbalance, or chronic inflammation—and you’ve been told “everything looks normal”—this episode is for you.

This conversation explores what’s often missed in conventional medicine: finding the root cause of gut dysfunction. From parasites that don’t show up on standard stool tests to why popular parasite cleanses and detox trends can actually make symptoms worse, this episode breaks down what real healing requires—and why comprehensive gut testing matters more than guessing or following trends.

Dr. Kate Davis shares her own decade-long journey with severe digestive issues, including a massive parasite infection that went undetected for years, and how identifying the true root cause completely changed her health. The discussion dives into the powerful connection between gut health, hormones, fertility, estrogen detox, immune function, and mental health—highlighting why IBS, reflux, and chronic bloating are often downstream signals, not the real problem.

This episode is especially helpful for women who feel stuck doing all the right things—clean eating, supplements, probiotics, detoxes—yet still don’t feel well, and are ready to stop managing symptoms and start addressing the root cause of hormone and gut dysfunction.

Connect with Dr. Kate Davis

Website: http://www.drkatedavis.com/home

Email: kate@drkatedavis.com

IG: @drkatedavis

DM “100” on Instagram for $100 off an Initial Consult + Labs package

Next Steps

Start with phototherapy: https://susangladstein.com/phototherapy Explore the Rooted Reset™: https://susangladstein.com/reset Join the Rooted Reset Retreat in Costa Rica: https://susangladstein.com/retreat Faith Over Pharma community: https://faithoverpharma.org Instagram: @susangladstein.co

Our world is obsessed with shortcuts. Got a headache? Pop a pill. Can’t sleep? Take a prescription. Struggling with energy? Grab another cup of coffee. We’ve been conditioned to chase relief—but relief isn’t the same as restoration.

In this episode, we’re digging into the truth about quick fixes and why they keep you sick, distracted, and stuck in symptom management. More importantly, we’ll explore God’s original blueprint for healing—one that goes deeper than temporary relief and leads to lasting transformation.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

• Why symptom management is not the same as true healing
• How the enemy uses distraction and fear to keep you sick
• The biblical blueprint for health: rest, nourishment, movement, prayer, and community
• Practical steps you can take this week to step out of shortcuts and into God’s rhythms
• Encouragement to stop settling for survival and start walking in the abundant life Jesus promised

If you’ve ever felt weary from chasing supplements, prescriptions, or protocols that only cover up symptoms, this conversation will give you hope. Healing God’s way isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about aligning your life with His perfect design and trusting Him with the process.

Next Steps:

Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy

Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset

Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat

Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org

Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com

What happens when you refuse to let your past dictate your future? In this powerful Testimony Thursday, I’m joined by Anne Alvares—parent coach, school counselor, teacher, and mom—who shares her incredible journey of healing from childhood trauma, breaking generational cycles, and learning to parent with faith, love, and intention.

Anne’s story is one of resilience, redemption, and God’s perfect timing. From surviving emotional and sexual abuse to navigating infertility and experiencing two miracle pregnancies—including one at 43—Anne has seen firsthand how God restores what’s been broken.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• How unhealed childhood wounds can shape your parenting—and how to break the cycle
• Why healing is possible for everyone, no matter how deep the pain runs
• The role of forgiveness and compassion in restoring relationships
• What it means to truly release control and trust God’s timing for motherhood and life
• How to parent with intention, even when you didn’t grow up with the example you want to become

If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you didn’t mean to pass down, struggled to trust God in the waiting, or wondered if your story could be redeemed—this episode will remind you that healing is possible, miracles still happen, and God’s plans are always better than ours.

Connect with Anne:

Website: http://www.annealvares.com

Facebook: @masterfulparenting

YouTube: @masterfulparenting

Instagram: @masterfulparenting

Podcast: Masterful Parenting

Next Steps:

Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy

Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset

Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat

Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org

Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com

What if the real reason you're not healing has nothing to do with your willpower… and everything to do with the wiring of your brain and your beliefs about God?

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Kathryn McAdam, a board-certified nurse practitioner and functional medicine expert, who shares her incredible journey from homelessness, trauma, and burnout to vibrant health and unshakable faith. Together, we explore how chronic stress, emotional wounds, and spiritual lies can keep women trapped in cycles of sickness—and how God offers a better way.

You’ll hear how Kathryn combines biblical truth with science-backed tools to help women retrain their brains, heal their bodies, and reclaim their identity in Christ. We dive deep into the nocebo effect, biblical neuroplasticity, and a concept Kathryn calls “Theo-stacking”—a simple but powerful shift that brings your mind, body, and spirit into alignment with God’s design.

If you’ve ever felt dismissed by doctors, stuck in survival mode, or wondered if God really wants you well… this episode will speak straight to your soul.

Connect with Kathryn:

Website: kathrynmcadam.com Book: Blessed Body Instagram: @kathrynmcadamfnp Podcast: Unstoppable Joy

Next Steps:

Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy

Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset

Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat

Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org

Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com

After 9 surgeries, 9 medications, and nearly a decade of pain and depression, Heather Kooker was at the end of her rope—until God intervened in the most unexpected way.

In this raw and powerful conversation, Heather shares how a workplace injury left her physically and emotionally broken, and how one light-based technology became the answer to a desperate prayer. From regaining use of her arm to watching her parents heal from long COVID and fibromyalgia, Heather’s story is a reminder that God still heals—just not always in the way we expect.

We talk about: – Life after injury, disability, and depression – The moment Heather nearly gave up—and what stopped her – How phototherapy brought hope, healing, and purpose – The ripple effect of healing in her family – Why faith and community are essential on this journey

If you’ve been told, “this is just how it is now,” we hope this episode stirs something in you.

Connect with Heather: 

Email: hkooker@gmail.com

Next Steps:

Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy

Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset

Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat

Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org

Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com

What if your “unexplained infertility” isn’t unexplained at all?

In this powerful episode, Dr. Tara Harding—a board-certified nurse practitioner, globally recognized fertility coach, and host of the Hopeful Hints podcast—pulls back the curtain on what’s really behind the infertility diagnoses so many women receive.

We talk about the silent epidemic of undiagnosed endometriosis, the failure of conventional medicine to address women’s pain, and the deeply personal journey that led Dr. Tara to launch a nationwide clinic that challenges the medical status quo.

If you’ve ever been told “everything looks fine” while your body says otherwise… this conversation will validate everything you’ve felt and equip you with the truth to take your next step forward—without shame, fear, or more guesswork.

We cover: – Why “unexplained infertility” is often anything but – How medical gaslighting delays diagnosis and healing – Symptoms of silent endometriosis most doctors overlook – Why IVF often fails without addressing root causes – The importance of building a multi-modal healthcare team – What your fatigue, gut issues, pain, and sleep problems might really be telling you

This one is packed with validation, practical wisdom, and truth that needs to be heard.

Connect with Dr. Tara Harding

Website: drtaraharding.com Instagram: @drtaraharding TikTok: @drtaraharding 🎧 Podcast: Hopeful Hints

Take her free Endometriosis Quiz and finally get some real answers.

Next Steps:

Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy

Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset

Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat

Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org

Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com

In this powerful Testimony Thursday episode, Teresa Philips opens up about her long battle with chronic Lyme disease, a series of traumatic accidents, and the emotional toll of being dismissed by doctors. From being unable to lift her head off the pillow to feeling better at 62 than she did in her 40s, her story is one of grit, grace, and God's unexpected provision.

You’ll hear: – What chronic Lyme really feels like—and why it’s often misunderstood – How Teresa went from skeptical to sold after trying phototherapy – The moment she cried out to God and received clear direction – Why she believes mindset and self-worth are key to healing – A hope-filled message for anyone battling invisible illness or chronic pain

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt dismissed, discouraged, or done. Healing is possible—and Teresa’s story proves it.

Connect with Teresa:

Liveyounger.com/TeresaPhilips

Lifewave.com/TeresaPhilips

Rejuvenatingfitness@gmail.com

Facebook: @rejuvenatingfitness

Facebook: @ShineOnHealthandWealth

Instagram: @rejuvenatingfitnes

Next Steps:

Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy

Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset

Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat

Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org

Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com

If you’re constantly exhausted, inflamed, or just feel like your body isn’t working the way it used to—even when your labs say everything’s “normal”—this episode is for you.

Former combat pilot and now wellness entrepreneur Amanda Walstrom shares her raw, honest journey from hormone chaos, brain fog, and burnout… to vibrant energy, balanced cycles, and total transformation. No more chasing prescriptions or surviving on caffeine—just simple, natural tools that work with the body, not against it.

In this conversation, we cover:

• Why you might still feel awful even when your labs are “in range”
• How inflammation and hormone imbalances are often overlooked
• The powerful connection between stem cells, phototherapy, and hormone health
• Amanda’s 30-day transformation using phototherapy patches (without changing her workouts or diet)
• The mindset shift every woman needs to reclaim energy, balance, and joy—naturally and biblically

If you’ve been dismissed, told your labs are fine, or feel like you’re doing all the “right” things and still struggling… this episode is your permission slip to stop settling.

Connect with Amanda:

Facebook: @AmandaRoseWalstrom Instagram: @AmandaRoseWalstrom

Email: yes@maxperformyourlife.com

Next Steps:

Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy

Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset

Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat

Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org

Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com

What happens when you're told you have breast cancer—but your first response is peace, not panic?

In this powerful Testimony Thursday episode, Beverly Lewis shares how she chose a faith-led path to healing after her breast cancer diagnosis. Instead of rushing into surgery and standard treatments, Beverly pressed pause, asked hard questions, and sought God’s direction every step of the way.

From saying no to a mastectomy… to building a support team aligned with her values… to discovering alternative therapies like phototherapy and detox—Beverly’s story will challenge everything you think you know about cancer, healing, and what it means to trust God with your health.

Whether you’ve walked through a diagnosis or know someone who has, this episode is a reminder: God still heals. And you don’t have to choose fear just because the system tells you to.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why Beverly said no to the standard of care—and what she did instead
• The power of building a faith-filled support team
• How God confirmed her healing path every step of the way
• The importance of baby steps, detox, and listening to your body
• Why your healing isn’t about being perfect—it’s about participating with God

Connect with Beverly:

BeverlySpeaks.com

SlingshotSuccess.com

Listen to The High Road to Leadership podcast

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverlydrulewis/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeverlyLewisSpeaks/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beverlyspeaks/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeverlyLewis32405/

Next Steps:

Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy

Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset

Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat

Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org

Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com

What Happens When You Say Yes to God’s Plan—Even When It’s Not Yours?

If you're exhausted by chronic fatigue, unexplained symptoms, hormone imbalances, or just feeling dismissed by every doctor you see—this episode is for you.

In this 1-year anniversary episode of this podcast, I’m sharing the real story behind how this show came to be, what led me to rebrand (twice!), and how saying yes to God through unexpected pregnancy, miscarriage, military retirement, and spiritual awakening shaped everything that followed.

Whether you're struggling with autoimmune flare-ups, infertility, anxiety, or burnout, this episode is your reminder that healing is possible—and it starts at the root.

💥 If you’ve ever: • Been told your labs are “normal” but you don’t feel normal • Felt like the medical system keeps missing the real issue • Wondered if God still heals in a world full of prescriptions and protocols

…then Faith Over Pharma is the place for you.

You’ll walk away from this episode with: ✔️ A deeper understanding of how faith, holistic health, and radical obedience can rewrite your healing journey ✔️ Hope for what’s possible—even after trauma, loss, or chronic illness ✔️ Clarity on what to expect as the podcast expands beyond fertility to whole-body, faith-led healing

GIVEAWAY DEETS! To celebrate 1 year of podcasting (and my 45th birthday), I’m giving away 3 incredible prizes to support your natural healing journey:

🌿 A FREE 1:1 Healing Strategy Session 🎓 A full scholarship to The Rooted Reset, my brand-new holistic health program launching in September 📦 A Curated Wellness Essentials Bundle with my favorite holistic tools

Here’s how to enter:

1. Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts
2. Screenshot it
3. Tag @coachsusangladstein on Instagram
4. Use the hashtag #faithoverpharma

📅 Winners will be announced August 15 on Instagram!

Next Steps:

Start with phototherapy: susangladstein.com/phototherapy

Go deeper with The Rooted Reset™: susangladstein.com/reset

Join us in Costa Rica for the Rooted Reset Retreat 2026: susangladstein.com/retreat

Join the Faith Over Pharma community: faithoverpharma.org

Connect on Instagram: @susangladstein.co Get the Faithful in the Wait Devotional: faithfulinthewait.com

Ever feel like the deeper you search for healing, the more you're handed prescriptions, protocols, and “normal labs”—but never real answers?

Faith Over Pharma is a Christian wellness podcast for truth-seekers, critical thinkers, and health-conscious believers who are tired of managing symptoms and ready to heal at the root.

Hosted by Susan Gladstein, a Jesus-loving holistic health practitioner and homeschooling mama, this show exposes the flaws in our pharmaceutical-driven healthcare model—and points you back to God’s design for healing.

In this podcast, you’ll discover:

• Why your symptoms are messengers—not mistakes

• What the system overlooks (and why it’s not your fault)

• How to stop outsourcing your health and take it back

• The power of root-cause healing, biblical wisdom, and real testimonies

If you’re done chasing diagnoses, dismissive doctors, and surface-level solutions—this is your space.

Each week, Susan brings faith-based health strategies, real healing stories, and bold conversations that help you question the narrative and reclaim your peace, energy, and clarity—God’s way.

👉 Subscribe now and join the movement. It’s time to flip the script… and heal the way God designed.

🔗 More tools + truth at: faithoverpharma.org

If you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, inflamed, or off, this episode is for you.

Many women reach a point where they’ve followed the advice, tried to do the “right” things, and yet something still doesn’t feel right. Hormone imbalance, chronic fatigue, inflammation, fertility challenges, and lingering symptoms are often dismissed or normalized when test results don’t raise obvious red flags. This episode explores why that disconnect is so common—and why one-size-fits-all health care often falls short for women.

You’ll hear why symptoms rarely exist in isolation, how stress, blood sugar instability, inflammation, detox overload, and nervous system strain often overlap, and why focusing on symptoms alone can miss the order that healing actually requires.

If you’re in that in-between space—not sick enough to panic, but not well enough to ignore—this conversation will help you make sense of what your body has been trying to communicate and why wanting a different way makes sense.

Next Steps:

Start with phototherapy: https://susangladstein.com/phototherapy Explore the Rooted Reset™: https://susangladstein.com/reset Join the Rooted Reset Retreat in Costa Rica: https://susangladstein.com/retreat Faith Over Pharma community: https://faithoverpharma.org Instagram: @susangladstein.co

If you've been told “everything looks normal” but you're still not pregnant—this episode is for you.

I’m joined by world-renowned fertility specialist and Harvard-awarded scholar Gabriela Rosa, founder of The Rosa Institute and creator of the F.E.R.T.I.L.E. Method®. Gabriela has helped over 140,000 couples across 110+ countries—and today, she’s breaking down the real reasons couples still struggle to conceive, even after IVF, "normal" labs, and endless supplements.

We’re talking about the most overlooked root causes of infertility, the problem with unexplained diagnoses, and why IVF isn’t always the best next step. Gabriela doesn’t hold back—this conversation will shift the way you view your fertility journey and empower you to take charge of your healing.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why “everything looks normal” often means “we didn’t look deep enough”
• The four tests most doctors rely on—and what they miss
• How hidden root causes can delay conception even after IVF
• The truth about egg and sperm development cycles (spoiler: it’s longer than 90 days)
• What to do when you feel like you’ve tried everything
• Why lifestyle, exposures, and timing matter more than we’re told

Connect with Gabriela Rosa: 📘 Grab her book Fertility Breakthrough or explore her programs at fertilitybreakthrough.com 🎧 Listen to her podcast: TalkSex with Gabriela Rosa

💥 Don’t Miss This: This podcast is getting a brand-new name, mission, and bold new direction on July 29—the same day it turns ONE (and my birthday!).

We’re expanding the conversation beyond fertility into faith-led, whole-body healing—and I’m kicking it off with a powerful rebrand and an exciting giveaway.

Be the first to know when it drops: 📬 Subscribe on Substack → susangladstein.substack.com 📲 Follow me on Instagram → @coachsusangladstein

And if you’re curious about how phototherapy can support hormone balance, energy, and healing—let’s talk. 📆 Book a free consult at www.susangladstein.com/phototherapy

Still getting “normal” blood work—but you don’t feel normal? Struggling with hormone imbalance, low energy, thyroid issues, or irregular cycles—but your doctor keeps telling you everything looks fine?

In this episode, we dive into why so many women feel dismissed, overlooked, and unheard in conventional medicine—and how working with a functional health coach can completely shift your healing journey.

You’ll hear real-life stories of women dealing with fatigue, hair loss, mood swings, gut problems, or infertility—who were told to just take birth control, stay on thyroid meds, or wait things out. We explore why those options often fail—and what it really takes to get to the root cause of what’s going on in your body.

As a faith-based holistic health coach, I’ll walk you through my unique approach to healing that blends functional lab analysis, nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset—plus one of my favorite drug-free tools: phototherapy. I’ll share how these light-activated patches are helping my clients balance hormones, reduce inflammation, boost energy, and feel like themselves again—often faster than years of conventional treatment ever did.

🎯 You’ll learn:

• Why your symptoms are real, even when your labs look “normal”
• The difference between managing symptoms and healing systems
• How to naturally support your thyroid, blood sugar, and hormones
• What phototherapy is—and how it supports whole-body healing
• 5 practical ways to advocate for yourself and take back control of your health

💥 Don’t Miss This: This podcast is getting a brand-new name, mission, and bold new direction on July 29—the same day it turns ONE (and my birthday!).

We’re expanding the conversation beyond fertility into faith-led, whole-body healing—and I’m kicking it off with a powerful rebrand and an exciting giveaway.

Be the first to know when it drops: 📬 Subscribe on Substack → susangladstein.substack.com 📲 Follow me on Instagram → @coachsusangladstein

If you’re ready to stop guessing and finally feel seen in your healing journey, this episode is for you.

And if you’re curious about how LifeWave phototherapy patches can support hormone balance, energy, and healing—let’s talk. 📆 Book a free consult at www.susangladstein.com/phototherapy

Struggling with what to eat while trying to conceive? In this episode, I’m joined by chef and registered dietitian Allison Schaaf to talk about the best foods for egg quality and sperm health—plus the worst ones that could be hurting your fertility without you realizing it.

We dive into practical, real-food strategies to support hormone balance, ovulation, and overall reproductive health—without the stress or perfectionism. Whether you're navigating PCOS, low sperm motility, or just trying to improve your fertility naturally, this episode will help you feel more confident about what’s on your plate.

You’ll learn how to simplify meal prep, avoid common food mistakes when TTC, and nourish your body in a way that supports conception (without obsessing over kale or spending hours in the kitchen).

Perfect for couples TTC after vasectomy reversal, dealing with hormone imbalance, or wanting to boost egg and sperm quality naturally.

XO, Susan

Thanks for listening! If you loved this episode, please hit subscribe, leave a review (seriously, I read every single one!), and share it with someone who might need some inspiration.

Connect with Allison:

Listen to the Meal Prep Monday podcast

Connect on Instagram: @prepdish Try Prep Dish for FREE: http://www.prepdish.com/susan

Ready to explore drug-free support for hormones, energy, sleep, or pain? 📆 Book your free phototherapy consult: www.susangladstein.com/phototherapy

Want to go deeper into faith-led wellness and healing? 📬 Subscribe to my Substack: susangladstein.substack.com

Follow along on Instagram: @coachsusangladstein

If your supplement drawer is overflowing but you're still not pregnant… this episode is for you.

Today, we’re diving into how to support egg quality and sperm health naturally—without adding more pills to your daily routine. Instead, I’m introducing you to a powerful, science-backed tool that’s often overlooked: phototherapy.

You’ll learn:

• Why mitochondrial health is the foundation of healthy eggs and motile sperm
• How oxidative stress and poor cellular function can silently block conception—even when your labs and supplements look “perfect”
• How phototherapy supports energy, reduces inflammation, and gently boosts fertility
• Why supplements don’t work when your body is stuck in stress mode
• What to prioritize in your daily routine before turning to costly treatments

I’m also sharing my personal experience using LifeWave phototherapy patches in pregnancy and postpartum—and why I now recommend them to many of my clients who are trying to conceive after vasectomy reversal.

Whether you're early in your TTC journey or emotionally exhausted from trying everything without success, this episode offers real hope, practical insights, and a science-backed strategy to support your body naturally.

XO, Susan

Thanks for listening! If you loved this episode, please hit subscribe, leave a review (seriously, I read every single one!), and share it with someone who might need some inspiration.

Join us in the free Facebook group:  Conceiving After Vasectomy Reversal Community

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What if the everyday products you’re using—like shampoo, deodorant, and even the air fresheners in your home—are secretly sabotaging your fertility?

In this episode, we’re digging into how endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in your daily products might be making it harder for you to conceive. I’ll explain how common chemicals in plastics, cleaning products, and even fragrances can mess with your hormones, disrupt ovulation, lower sperm count, and affect your overall fertility. We’ll talk about why even small, daily exposures to these chemicals can add up and cause long-term fertility struggles. You’ll also get some practical, easy-to-implement tips for replacing these harmful products with safer, fertility-friendly alternatives that can help you take back control of your health.

If you’ve been trying to get pregnant and nothing seems to work, it’s time to consider how these chemicals might be blocking your progress.

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If your cycles are irregular, your labs always come back “normal,” and you’ve been told everything looks fine—but your gut is telling you otherwise—this episode is for you.

Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS and feel like your body is working against you… Maybe your period hasn’t returned after stopping birth control… Or maybe you’re stuck in that confusing limbo of not knowing what is off or how to fix it.

In this episode, I sit down with fertility nutritionist Julia Young, who knows the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive firsthand. After facing her own fertility struggles, failed IVF cycles, and seven years without a period, Julia turned to nutrition and lifestyle—and everything changed.

We dive deep into:

• What PCOS really is—and why it’s so often misunderstood
• Why “normal” lab results don’t always mean your hormones are fine
• The biggest nutrition myths around PCOS and fertility
• Small, realistic shifts that can actually improve ovulation and cycle regularity
• Supplements that support hormone health (and how to know which ones you really need)

Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally after vasectomy reversal, preparing for IVF, or just feeling overwhelmed by hormone chaos—this episode will give you clarity, encouragement, and tangible next steps to move forward with hope.

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If you’re feeling frustrated, heartbroken, or completely confused by your fertility journey after a vasectomy reversal—this episode is for you. You’ve been told everything looks “normal,” but you’re still not getting pregnant. You’ve tried tracking, timing, maybe even medications… yet no one is talking to you about your gut health, your inflammation, or how those two things could be quietly impacting your chances of conceiving.

In this episode, I’m joined by bestselling author, acupuncturist, and fertility expert Aimee Raupp to explore the critical (and often ignored) link between gut health, inflammation, and egg and sperm quality. Aimee shares her holistic approach to supporting fertility after vasectomy reversal—one that goes far beyond the standard protocols and digs into the root causes of infertility.

We talk about:

• How chronic inflammation affects both egg and sperm quality
• Why gut health is the foundation of hormone balance and fertility
• What conventional fertility clinics often miss—and how to advocate for more complete care
• Practical lifestyle shifts that reduce inflammation and improve conception outcomes
• The emotional toll of being told you're "just too old"—and why that's not the full story

If you’re trying to conceive after a vasectomy reversal and feeling unseen or unsupported, this episode will validate what your intuition has been telling you: there’s more to the story, and there’s more you can do—starting with your gut.

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Facebook @bodybeliefexpert

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Feeling overwhelmed by all the mixed messages about fertility nutrition? It can be so frustrating to navigate the maze of diet recommendations, conflicting advice, and all the “what should I eat?” questions. If you’re wondering how to nourish your body (and your partner’s) the right way for fertility, you’re not alone.

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Lily Nichols, a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator, to get to the bottom of it all. Lily is the author of Real Food for Fertility, Real Food for Pregnancy, and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, where she shares evidence-based, real-food strategies that help women and couples boost their fertility and reproductive health.

Here’s what we’re chatting about in today’s episode:

• The most important nutrients for fertility: What both you and your partner should be eating to support egg quality, sperm health, and overall reproductive health.
• Common fertility nutrition mistakes: Could your diet choices be unintentionally holding you back from conception? Lily’s got the answers.
• Blood sugar balance and fertility: Why stabilizing blood sugar is essential for both you and your partner to improve fertility and balance hormones.
• How food helps balance hormones: What to eat (and what to avoid) to support healthy progesterone levels and maintain a strong luteal phase for a better chance at conception.
• Nutrition strategies for women over 35: If you’re in your late 30s or early 40s and feeling the pressure of declining fertility, this episode is packed with tips to improve your chances, no matter your AMH level.

Whether you’re struggling to conceive, dealing with hormone imbalances, or just looking for clear, practical guidance on optimizing your fertility (and your partner’s), you’ll walk away from this episode with actionable tips you can start using today.

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https://lilynicholsrdn.com

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The TTC journey after a vasectomy reversal can feel overwhelming, isolating, and emotionally exhausting—especially when it starts to put strain on your marriage. You and your spouse want the same thing, but the stress of tracking cycles, dealing with setbacks, and waiting for your miracle baby can make you feel like you're drifting apart.

But what if this season of waiting could actually bring you closer together instead of pulling you apart?

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Miranda Bayard-Clark, couples therapist, relationship consultant, and host of the Love After Lullabies podcast. With over 13 years of experience, Miranda specializes in helping couples navigate the emotional and relational shifts that come with trying to conceive, pregnancy, and parenthood.

Inside This Episode, We Cover:

🔹 How TTC stress impacts your marriage (and what to do about it) 🔹 Small, daily habits to help you and your spouse stay connected—even when disappointment hits 🔹 Why intimacy can start to feel like a chore (and how to bring back emotional connection outside of your fertile window) 🔹 What to do when your partner isn’t as ‘all-in’ as you are with lifestyle changes, tracking, or treatment decisions 🔹 How to prepare your relationship for a new baby—so you don’t wake up months later feeling like roommates

If TTC has started to take over your relationship, you’re struggling with resentment over lifestyle changes, or you feel like you and your spouse are drifting apart under the weight of stress and disappointment, this episode is for you. Whether you already have kids or are trying to conceive your first together, we’re covering practical ways to protect your marriage, reconnect as a couple, and create a foundation that will last long after your baby arrives.

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Love After Lullabies Podcast

Website: www.loveafterlullabies.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveafterlullabies/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/818194252548981

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Are you feeling the pressure to “just do IVF” after months of trying to conceive post-vasectomy reversal? You’re not alone—and you’re not without options.

In this deeply honest and eye-opening episode, I’m breaking down what most couples aren’t told about IVF. From success rates and emotional costs to the ethical questions no one prepares you for, we’re going beyond the surface to give you the full truth—so you can make this decision from a place of peace, not panic.

You’ll learn: ✔️ Why IVF is often recommended too soon after reversal ✔️ What the real success rates look like (and how age really factors in) ✔️ The financial, physical, and emotional toll of IVF most couples aren’t warned about ✔️ What IVF post-reversal actually entails—ICSI, sperm retrieval, and more ✔️ The ethical and faith-based considerations that deserve your attention ✔️ 5 critical things every couple should do before considering IVF

Whether you’re just a few months into trying or you’re feeling exhausted by the wait, this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and more empowered in your next step—whatever that looks like.

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If you’ve been doing everything “right” for your health but still feel exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, this episode is going to speak directly to you. Today I’m sharing a personal testimony about the moment I realized why my body wasn’t healing, even after years of nutrition work, supplements, fitness, and foundational habits. The truth was simple but life-changing: you cannot heal in the same environment that is draining you.

So many women are quietly living in survival mode without realizing it, carrying emotional pain, unresolved stress, and spiritual heaviness while trying to function as the strong one for everyone else. Research shows that most women are “tired in ways sleep can’t fix,” and that modern life doesn’t give us the space our minds and bodies need to recover. I spent years pushing my own emotions aside, staying productive to avoid what I didn’t want to feel, and wondering why my body wouldn’t shift.

It wasn’t until I slowed down enough to let God into the places I had avoided that true healing began — and that didn’t happen at home. It happened when I stepped away, got quiet, and finally allowed my nervous system to exhale.

In this episode, we explore why your body can’t repair itself when you’re overwhelmed, why emotional and spiritual healing matter just as much as physical habits, and why stepping out of your everyday environment is sometimes the only way to access the clarity and restoration you’ve been praying for. If you’ve been longing for a deeper reset or sensing that something in your life needs to change, this episode will help you understand why you feel that way — and what God might be inviting you into next.

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Have you been told that your fertility labs are "normal," yet month after month, you’re faced with negative pregnancy tests? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m calling out one of the biggest frustrations I hear from couples trying to conceive — the belief that 'normal' means everything is fine. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t.

You’ll learn why standard lab results often miss critical information, especially when it comes to thyroid health, testosterone levels, and overall hormonal balance. I’ll also break down why many doctors stop investigating after a basic panel, leaving couples without answers and feeling like their bodies are broken.

But here’s the truth: Normal doesn’t mean optimal. And optimal is what you need when trying to conceive.

If you’ve been drained emotionally, financially, and physically with nothing to show for it, this episode is your reminder that there’s still hope. You don’t have to accept defeat, and you don’t have to navigate this alone.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why 'normal' labs may still be holding you back from getting pregnant
• The role of thyroid health and how subclinical hypothyroidism is often ignored
• The shocking decline in testosterone levels and why it matters for male fertility
• How Western medicine often fails couples by ignoring the holistic factors that impact fertility
• Why a personalized, foundational approach can make all the difference

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Miscarriage is an experience no one wants to face, yet so many women do—often in silence. In this episode, I sit down with Allison Schaaf, founder of Miscarriage Hope Desk, to talk about the emotional and physical toll of pregnancy loss, how to process grief, and what it looks like to find hope again.

Whether you're trying to conceive after a vasectomy reversal, navigating recurrent pregnancy loss, or simply struggling with the uncertainty of your fertility journey, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone. Allison shares her personal story of six losses, what led her to create Miscarriage Hope Desk, and the resources she’s developed to help women advocate for themselves, find support, and heal emotionally and physically.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The emotional toll of miscarriage and pregnancy after loss
• How to advocate for yourself with doctors and push for testing
• Common misconceptions about miscarriage and fertility
• The impact of miscarriage on marriage and how partners grieve differently
• Practical ways to process grief and find support
• Faith, healing, and trusting God’s timing

If you’ve experienced a miscarriage or are in the midst of a long fertility journey, this episode is for you. 

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Connect with Allison Schaaf: Miscarriage Hope Desk Website: www.miscarriagehopedesk.org Instagram: @miscarriagehopedesk Substack: miscarriagehopedesk.substack.com Miscarriage Hope Desk Podcast (Archived Episodes): Available wherever you listen to podcasts

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You’ve tried everything—tracking cycles, changing your diet, maybe even investing in fertility treatments—yet you’re still not seeing those two pink lines. You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and starting to wonder:

“What if something is missing?” “Why does my doctor say everything is ‘normal’ when I know something isn’t right?” “Is there a better way to support my body naturally?”

If any of this sounds familiar, you’re going to love today’s episode.

I’m joined by Tsao-Lin Moy, L.Ac., MSOM, a highly skilled expert in Alternative and Chinese Medicine who has spent over 22 years helping women optimize their fertility. Tsao is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and the founder of Integrative Healing Arts in NYC. She specializes in fertility, pelvic floor health, anti-aging, stress management, and overall wellness using acupuncture, herbal medicine, energy healing, and traditional wisdom like Feng Shui and the Chinese Zodiac.

In this episode, we’re breaking down:

• How acupuncture improves blood flow, hormone balance, and fertility outcomes
• Why stress and inflammation could be the biggest roadblocks to conception
• How Chinese medicine views fertility holistically—beyond just lab results
• Key lifestyle changes that can make a real difference in your TTC journey

If you’re tired of hearing “just relax and it’ll happen” and want real, actionable strategies to support your body naturally, this episode is for you.

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Are you stressing over semen analysis results after your vasectomy reversal? Wondering if the reversal actually worked or feeling stuck without clear answers?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by confusing lab results, frustrated by lack of post-reversal guidance, or questioning whether you're doing everything right to boost sperm health, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. James Smith, Professor of Urology at UCSF and Chief Medical Officer at Fellow Health, who has dedicated his career to helping men improve fertility outcomes and navigate the complex world of post-reversal care. Dr. Smith breaks down why semen analysis is crucial after a vasectomy reversal, what makes a high-quality analysis (and how many labs get it wrong), and what couples can do to naturally improve sperm health.

We talk about why so many couples are pushed towards IVF or IUI too soon, the simple lifestyle changes that can make a big impact on sperm quality, and how inaccurate semen analyses can give you false hope—or worse, leave you feeling hopeless. Plus, Dr. Smith shares why at-home semen analysis through Fellow Health is changing the game for post-reversal couples, offering accurate, lab-grade results without the awkward clinic visits.

If you’ve ever wondered: ❓ “Is the reversal actually working?” ❓ “Can we avoid costly fertility treatments?” ❓ “Are we missing something simple that could improve our chances?”

This episode is packed with answers, expert advice, and hope for the next steps in your fertility journey.

📌 Connect with Dr. James Smith:

• 💼 Dr. James Smith on LinkedIn
• 📧 Email: james@meetfellow.com
• 🌐 Learn More About Fellow Health

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