Your Longevity Blueprint

By Dr. Stephanie GrayHealth & Fitness Nutrition Education Self-Improvement

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August 12Greatest Hits: How a Healthy Microbiome Impacts Longevity Part 1 with Kiran Krishnan
Kiran Krishnan, the Founder of Microbiome Labs, joins me today for the first part of a two-part series on how a healthy microbiome impacts longevity. Kiran is a pure genius and unpacks a lot in this series!
Today, in Part 1, he provides in-depth examples of why gut health translates into full-body health. He gets into what spore-based probiotics are and where they come from, and he also shares about psycho-biotics for mental health.
Ways in which spores change the terrain in the gut:
They modulate the immune response against other microbes

They produce compounds that target certain organisms and modulate certain aspects of the immune response

They increase the monitoring, scope, and understanding of the microbial environment for your intestinal lining cells and immune cells

They directly impact the presence of pathogens
About Kiran Krishnan:
Kiran Krishnan is trained as a research microbiologist. He left academic research to help bridge the translational gap between research and commercial innovation. He has held leadership roles in international health and wellness companies.
He has also founded and scaled research and technology development companies including, most recently, Microbiome Labs, the preeminent microbiome therapeutics company in the US integrative medicine market.
Kiran has published numerous studies in peer-reviewed scientific journals and holds international patents in his name. Kiran is a frequent lecturer at nutritional and medical conferences and is a sought-after expert on the human microbiome for health programs.
Kiran is currently the General Manager of Novozymes OneHealth North America and is a science advisor to 5 other companies in this market.
In this episode:
Why does your gut health matter? (4:36)

The connection between the gut, the brain, and the immune system. (6:27)

Kiran exposes some of the myths surrounding traditional probiotics. (13:07)

How the majority of conventional probiotic strains amplify the inflammatory responses in the immune system. (15:02)

Why a single stressor first thing in the morning can keep you in an anxious state throughout the day. (20:33)

The benefits of bacterial spores. (21:20)

Why most microbes in the environment will not function as probiotics. (22:55)

How spores create lasting change in your gut terrain. (24:48)

Where the spores come from. (28:34)

How you will benefit from using spore-based probiotics daily. (32:14)
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Kiran Krishnan’s Social Media Links::
Kiran Krishnan on ⁠Instagram⁠ (@Kiranbiome)
Relative Links for This Show::
⁠www.microbiomelabs.com⁠
⁠https://betterbiome.com/⁠
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42 min
August 05Greatest Hits: Healing is Possible Part 2 with Dr. Jill Carnahan
Dr. Jill Carnahan joins me today for Part 2 of our gem-packed two-part series. In this episode, she expands on her story and discusses the importance of a flow state and staying curious. We also talk about all things related to biotoxin illness. If you have not yet listened to Part 1, I suggest you go back and listen to it to hear the first part of her story.
How to detoxify your body after mold exposure:
Increase your glutathione production by taking it, doing liposomal, or with an IV to help your liver dump the toxins into the bile and excrete them

Use clay, charcoal, chlorella, probiotics like Saccharomyces, or N-acetylcysteine to bind the toxins

Use prescription binders to assist in getting the toxins out of the body
Dr. Jill Carnahan's Bio:
Dr. Jill Carnahan is a board-certified Integrative Holistic Medicine specialist known as Your Functional Medicine Expert®️ and often referred to as the "Sherlock Holmes of Medicine," for solving the case of the most well-known medical mysteries.
Utilizing state-of-the-art lab testing and biochemical analysis, she helps each patient identify the root cause of their illness by identifying nutritional or metabolic imbalances that may be contributing to their symptoms.
Dr. Jill uses nutritional protocols and supplements, lifestyle changes, and medication to increase the patient's level of function and always seeks the gentlest and least invasive ways to restore health and optimize healing.
She has also sustained a 5+ year waiting list as the Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine, a widely sought-after practice. As a survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and toxic mold illness, Dr. Jill brings a unique perspective to treating a variety of complex and chronic illnesses and has traveled the world sharing her knowledge of hope, health, and healing live on stage as well as through newsletters, articles, books, podcasts, and social media. Her memoir, Unexpected, is out now which is the highlight of our interview today.
In this episode:
Dr. Carnahan shares how she got exposed to mold and how it affected her (1:34)

Symptoms of mold exposure (3:37)

How to detoxify yourself after being exposed to mold (5:48)

The differences between Lyme and mold (8:54)

The importance of addressing trauma (13:00)

How to start with addressing trauma (16:17)

How to deal with stress (17:01)

Dr. Carnahan explains what a flow state is (19:39)

Why is it important to be curious? (21:49)

Lab tests everyone should do before turning thirty (24:01)
Links & Resources
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Guest Social Media Links:
• ⁠Instagram⁠ (@drjillcarnahan)
• ⁠Twitter⁠ (@DocCarnahan)
• ⁠Facebook⁠
• ⁠Website⁠
Relative Links for This Show:
⁠https://readunexpected.com/freechapter/⁠
⁠https://retrainingthebrain.com/⁠
⁠https://guptaprogram.com/⁠
⁠https://www.primaltrust.org/⁠
34 min
July 29Greatest Hits: Healing is Possible Part 1 with Dr. Jill Carnahan
You are in for a real treat today! I have looked up to Dr. Jill Carnahan for years, and now she is with me for a gem-packed two-part series! In these 2 parts, she dives into ways to build resilience, overcome autoimmunity, cancer, and biotoxin illness, and explains how to use flow states for optimal health and performance.
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Dr. Jill Carnahan's Bio:
Dr. Jill Carnahan is a board-certified Integrative Holistic Medicine specialist known as Your Functional Medicine Expert®️ and often referred to as the "Sherlock Holmes of Medicine," for solving the case of the most well-known medical mysteries.
Utilizing state-of-the-art lab testing and biochemical analysis, she helps each patient identify the root cause of their illness by identifying nutritional or metabolic imbalances that may be contributing to their symptoms.
Dr. Jill uses nutritional protocols and supplements, lifestyle changes, and medication to increase the patient's level of function and always seeks the gentlest and least invasive ways to restore health and optimize healing.
She has also sustained a 5+ year waiting list as the Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine, a widely sought-after practice. As a survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and toxic mold illness, Dr. Jill brings a unique perspective to treating a variety of complex and chronic illnesses and has traveled the world sharing her knowledge of hope, health, and healing live on stage as well as through newsletters, articles, books, podcasts, and social media. Her memoir, Unexpected, is out now which is the highlight of our interview today.
In this episode:
Dr. Carnahan shares her profound experience of overcoming fear while rock climbing (3:11)

Dr. Carnahan gives her definition of functional medicine (9:28)

Dr. Carnahan shares her take on how gut health relates to full-body health (11:49)

Symptoms you might experience from an autoimmune disease, from a gastrointestinal standpoint (14:13)

How Dr. Carnahan managed to heal her colitis (15:37)

Dr. Carnahan shares her breast cancer story and how she recovered from it (19:49)

Which toxins are the most important ones to avoid? (23:04)

How to ensure that your drinking water is clean (25:33)

Some tips for reducing your EMF exposure (26:07)
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Guest Social Media Links::
• ⁠Instagram⁠ (@drjillcarnahan)
• ⁠Twitter⁠ (@DocCarnahan)
• ⁠Facebook⁠
• ⁠Website⁠
Relative Links for This Show:
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⁠https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/
33 min
July 22Greatest Hits: Healing from Autoimmune Disease Part 2
Local doctor Dr. Terry Wahls, is back on the show again. She joins us to share her recent trials in a two-part series.
In Part 1 last week, she told her miraculous story and shared her top dietary and lifestyle approaches for autoimmune conditions. Today, in Part 2, she shares more about her current trials, also explaining how she lives her life to maintain her high-functioning health. Please listen to Part 1 first if you have not done so already.
How to create a better environment to slow down and stabilize a progressive autoimmune disease:
Improve your self-care

Improve your nutrition

Exercise more

Meditate

Get enough good sleep
Dr. Terry Wahls's Bio:
Dr. Terry Wahls is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and conducts clinical research using functional medicine principles in the setting of multiple sclerosis.
In 2018, she was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Linus Pauling Award for her contributions in research, clinical care, and patient advocacy.
Dr.Wahls has secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years.
Yet Dr.Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain, and now pedals her bike to work each day.
She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine, The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles (paperback), and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions.
In this episode:
Dr.Wahls explains more about her first clinical trial (1:22)

How aging accelerates after the age of forty (7:56)

How eggs often show up as problematic for those with food sensitivities (8:38)

The supplements Dr.Wahls believes are most important (9:49)

Dr.Wahls discusses her latest clinical trial (12:27)

The intensity of exercise Dr.Wahls currently finds appropriate for herself (16:34)

How to live a good life, even if you have a severe and progressive illness (22:43)

Dr.Wahls shares some of her self-care practices (23:34)
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36 min
July 15Greatest Hits: Healing from Autoimmune Disease Part 1
Local doctor Dr. Terry Wahls is back on the show. This time, she joins us to share her recent clinical trials in a two-part series.
Today, in Part 1, she shares her miraculous story, and we discuss dietary and lifestyle approaches for autoimmune conditions. Next week, in Part 2, she will share more about her clinical trials and explain how she lives her life currently, maintaining her high-functioning health.
Foods necessary for overcoming autoimmune conditions:
Leafy green vegetables, like spinach, Swiss chard, kale, and collards

Deeply colored fruits and vegetables, like carrots, beets, and berries

Sulfur-rich foods, including the cabbage family and mushrooms

Protein sources, like meat, fish, and poultry (Or beans, legumes, and gluten-free grains like rice or buckwheat for vegetarians)

Fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and kefir

Organ meats like liver once a week
Dr. Terry Wahls's Bio:
Dr. Terry Wahls is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and conducts clinical research using functional medicine principles in the setting of multiple sclerosis.
In 2018, she was awarded the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Linus Pauling Award for her contributions in research, clinical care, and patient advocacy.
Dr.Wahls has secondary progressive multiple sclerosis, which confined her to a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years.
Yet Dr.Wahls restored her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically for her brain, and now pedals her bike to work each day.
She is the author of The Wahls Protocol: How I Beat Progressive MS Using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine, The Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles (paperback), and the cookbook The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life: The Revolutionary Modern Paleo Plan to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions.
In this episode:
How electrical stimulation therapy allowed Dr.Wahls to feel great despite her physical limitations (3:56)

How redesigning her diet and adding the right supplements improved her multiple sclerosis symptoms and increased her strength and mobility (4:18)

Foods that are necessary for improving brain health and overcoming autoimmune diseases (13:55)

How Dr.Wahls helped veterans reverse type 2 diabetes, obesity, and autoimmune diseases through diet and lifestyle changes (18:05)

How Dr. Wahls got banned from speaking at a conference after sharing about using lifestyle and diet to manage MS (19:39)

The importance of a healthy diet and quality nutrition for maintaining good health (25:34)
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31 min
July 08Greatest Hits: C60 Purple Power with Ken Swartz
Ken Swartz, aka “Ken the Scientist," joins me today to talk about oxidative stress, mitochondrial efficiency, and Carbon 60, also known as C60.
Ways in which oxidative stress can damage the body:
Rips holes in cell membranes

Prevents proteins from folding properly

Damages cellular blueprints (DNA and RNA)

Ken Swartz Bio:
Ken Swartz, aka “Ken the Scientist,” is the founder and Chief Science Officer of C60 Purple Power, a health and wellness company committed to delivering the highest quality Carbon 60 products available.
Ken earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Colorado at Denver and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Arizona State University. He spent the early part of his career as a secondary school teacher, and he continues to be passionate about helping and educating people. Ken has run several research science laboratories over the course of his career and discovered C60 while developing the MOXY fusion reactor.
During his research, he became aware of the powerful free radical neutralizing properties of C60. He first began using C60 as a radiation protectant while leading a fusion research project. He noticed, after taking C60 for a couple of months, that not only was it protecting him from radiation, but he discovered that his health was also improving. So, he continued taking it.
About eight months after Ken started taking C60, he was at a routine visit with his optometrist and discovered that his *dry Macular Degeneration was gone. His doctor was dumbfounded and told him that in all his years, he had never seen such an improvement.
Due to this healing experience, Ken decided to dedicate himself to the research, study, and production of C60 Buckminster Fullerenes.
In 2016, Ken founded C60 Purple Power which offers 99.99% pure sublimated Carbon 60, (never exposed to solvents), delivered in 100% certified organic oils, made in the USA.
Ken believes that “your health is your responsibility” and he is on a mission to help people feel empowered to take control of their health.
*However, disclaimer here, these statements and products have not been approved by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
In this episode:
What C60 is, and what it does for the cells. (5:36)

What is oxidative stress? (6:03)

The cumulative damage oxidative stress causes over time. (7:06)

How C60 reverses symptoms of aging. (8:11)

The role mitochondria play in our health. (8:55)

Why athletes love C60. (15:52)

What differentiates C60 from other anti-oxidants? (29:36)

Why Ken makes C60 products with MCT, avocado, and olive oils. (23:15)

The hormonal benefits of using C60. (28:20)

The initial and ongoing benefits of using C60. (32:46)
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53 min
July 01Greatest Hits: Castor Oil Packs with Dr. Marisol Teijeiro
Castor oil is an herbal medical treatment that’s been around for centuries but fell out of fashion sometime in the last few decades. I’m joined by Dr. Marisol Teijeiro, the Queen of the Thrones, to talk about why castor oil is making a comeback, all the incredible health benefits, and why she recommends it to all her patients.
The three areas castor oil packs help the most with:
Stools - helps regulate your bowel movements

Sleep - helps you get more restorative sleep

Stress - helps reduce your regular stress levels
About Dr. Marisol Teijeiro
⁠Dr. Marisol Teijeiro⁠, ND & Queen of the Thrones™️, empowers people to own their throne (yes potty time), purpose, and passion in life. She is the creator of the easy and mess-less Castor Oil Pack used to heal the gut, improve digestion, sleep, and most importantly, your hormone balance.
She teaches all over the world and features on various TV programs including national syndicated NBC Bloom, as well as The Marilyn Denis Show in Canada. She is a published author of “OH SH*T!” the 3 stress-less steps to connect, clear, and calm your digestion.
In This Episode
How caster oil packs work

Why you should never buy castor oil in plastic

How castor oil packs help with detox and improving gut health

How to start using castor oil packs

How often you should change your castor oil pack

What to look for in a castor oil

Who can’t use castor oil packs

How to use castor oil to promote hair growth
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June 24264: Tips Season 6 Top Longevity Tips
We've reached the end of another incredible season!
To wrap up Season Six, I’ve once again combined all the top longevity tips shared by this season’s guests. I am truly grateful to all the experts who generously shared their time and knowledge on the podcast. This season would not have been possible without them.
Join me this summer as we revisit some of our greatest hits, and this fall for the launch of my third book, Your Hormone Blueprint, and a fantastic season seven!
The Biggest Top Tips for Functional Health and Longevity:
Sleep and Recovery
Prioritizing quality sleep and recovery time supports healing, energy production, resilience, and many of the processes that contribute to long-term health and longevity.
Purpose, Mindset, and Meaningful Connections
Cultivating purpose, gratitude, emotional well-being, supportive relationships, and a healthy mindset can reduce stress and help create the foundation for a longer, healthier life.
Nutrition, Movement, and Metabolic Health
Eating real food, staying physically active, maintaining muscle mass, managing inflammation, and optimizing body composition are fundamental strategies for supporting lifelong health and longevity.
Top Longevity Tip #1: Yvonne Karney (Episode 229)
Yvonne Karney believes prioritizing sleep is one of the most important things you can do for healing, recovery, and longevity.
Top Longevity Tip #2: Aimie Apigian (Episode 230)
Aimie Apigian encourages people to do their trauma work in a way that helps the body create new experiences rather than reliving old ones.
Top Longevity Tip #3: Andie Crosby (Episode 234)
Andie Crosby recommends identifying and reducing the sources of inflammation in your daily life to support long-term health.
Top Longevity Tip #4: Povilas Sabaliauskas (Episode 236)
Povilas Sabaliauskas suggests using blackout curtains as a simple and affordable way to improve sleep quality.
Top Longevity Tip #5: Larry & Belinda Wurn (Episode 237)
Larry and Belinda Wurn encourage staying active, stretching regularly, listening to your body, and taking care of yourself.
Top Longevity Tip #6: Amy Wienands (Episode 238)
Allana Polo believes gratitude and living with a purpose bigger than yourself are key ingredients for longevity.
Top Longevity Tip #7: Austin Lake (Episode 240)
Austin Lake suggests adopting the mindset that you are a healthy person who is getting healthier, and reminds us that our body is designed to heal.
Top Longevity Tip #8: Ashley Koff (Episode 242)
Ashley Koff believes in assessing and optimizing our weight health, as maintaining a healthy body composition is foundational to longevity.
Top Longevity Tip #9: Ryan Sternagel (Episode 244)
Ryan Sternagel encourages people to stop seeking approval from others and make the health decisions that are right for them.
Top Longevity Tip #10: Allana Polo (Episode 248)
Allana Polo recommends maintaining a healthy body weight, strong muscle mass, and low visceral fat to support long-term health.
Top Longevity Tip #11: Aaron Hartman (Episode 249)
Aaron Hartman highlights fasting, exercise, and especially sleep as some of the most powerful tools for longevity.
Top Longevity Tip #12: Neil Nathan (Episode 251)
Neil Nathan encourages people to discover what gives their lives meaning and purpose and to nurture loving relationships.
Top Longevity Tip #13: Peter Osborne (Episode 254)
Peter Osborne suggests focusing on the daily choices that matter most, including real food, sleep, sunshine, movement, clean air, and clean water.
Top Longevity Tip #14: Dr. Jen Pfleghaar (Episode 257)
Dr. Jen Pfleghaar believes finding peace through faith is one of the most meaningful approaches to longevity.
Top Longevity Tip #15: Jason Carpenter (Episode 261)
Jason Carpenter advises investing in high-quality food and nutrition because what you put into your body influences your long-term health.
Top Longevity Tip #16: Emily Patel (Episode 263)
Emily Patel emphasizes building a strong support community that can help lift you up emotionally through life's challenges.

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14 min
June 17263: You Are Not Alone: The Story Behind the Hopeful Mama Foundation
What happens when the future you’ve imagined gets rewritten in a single doctor's appointment?
Today, I’m excited to welcome Emily Patel as my guest. Emily is the founder of the Hopeful Mama Foundation. At 25, she was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure after years of misdiagnosis. Today, she's a mom of two through donor egg IVF, and a leading voice in infertility advocacy.
Join us as we explore self-advocacy, community as medicine, and why reproductive health is longevity.
How to advocate for your fertility when your symptoms are dismissed:
Write down questions before appointments and bring them into the consultation

If a waiting period is required, ask your provider to explain why

Request earlier or additional testing if your symptoms seem abnormal

Ask about alternatives to standard treatment pathways, including less invasive options

Seek second opinions or an additional evaluation when the answers you receive don’t align with your experience
Bio: Emily Patel
Emily Patel is the founder of the Hopeful Mama Foundation and a nationally recognized infertility advocate and speaker dedicated to normalizing conversations around infertility, reproductive health, and the emotional realities of family building. At 25, after years of misdiagnoses and unanswered questions, Emily was diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure, a life-changing diagnosis that reshaped everything she envisioned for her future. After navigating infertility, a failed adoption, and the emotional complexities of family building, Emily became a mother to two daughters through donor egg IVF. Determined to ensure other women never feel alone in their journey, Emily founded Hopeful Mama to provide connection, education, and financial support for women navigating infertility. Through her work, she has built a national community of support that combines education, emotional care, and financial assistance for individuals navigating infertility. Known for blending vulnerability with empowerment, Emily speaks on infertility in the workplace, resilience, women’s health advocacy, and turning personal hardship into meaningful impact. Her story and advocacy have inspired millions through social media, speaking engagements, and national awareness initiatives.
In this episode:
How, at around 16, Emily’s cluster of symptoms was assumed by the doctor to be “just hormonal changes”

How, after being diagnosed with ovarian insufficiency, Emily was left without any guidance or emotional support

The shock and grief Emily experienced after being told she could not conceive naturally

The disappointment Emily and her partner experienced after the birth mother reversed their adoption

How Emily finally had two daughters, via donor egg IVF across multiple cycles, with one failed cycle in between

How Emily’s infertility experience led her to create the Hopeful Mama Foundation

The type of support offered by the Hopeful Mama Foundation for people facing infertility
Links and Resources:
Guest Social Media Links:
Hopeful Mama Foundation
Hopeful Mama Foundation on Facebook
Hopeful Mama Foundation on Instagram
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44 min
June 10262: Your Fertility Blueprint Book Launch Presentation with Dr. Stephanie Gray
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, a month dedicated to the one in six couples worldwide who are quietly navigating the heartbreak, questions, and uncertainty that go along with the fertility journey.
A short while ago, I had the privilege of launching my book, Your Fertility Blueprint. That day, I gave a presentation where I shared everything I wish I had known earlier in my own journey, including the framework that can change how we understand fertility, the hope that often gets lost along the way, and the truth that you are far more than your unexplained infertility diagnosis. I truly believe that something unexplained is simply something uninvestigated.
In honour of Infertility Awareness Month, I’m sharing that presentation with you today. Whether you're in the thick of it yourself, supporting someone who is, or you simply want to understand the infertility experience better, this episode is for you.
The products I used unknowingly, which poisoned my system with endocrine-disrupting chemicals:
Hair straighteners

Conventional beauty products

Chemical chlorine-laced tampons

Bath and Body Works fragranced lotions

Plastic water bottles
Bio: Stephanie Gray
Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP-C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable, optimal health and longevity.
A nurse practitioner since 2009, Dr. Gray completed her doctorate focusing on estrogen metabolism from the University of Iowa in 2011 and holds a Master's in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida's Medical School.
Dr. Gray is one of the Midwest's most credentialed female healthcare providers. She completed an Advanced Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine in 2013 and became Iowa's first BioTe certified provider—now the state's only platinum provider with over 10,000 pellet placements. She is also certified as a SIBO doctor-approved practitioner, mold-literate provider, and ReCODE 2.0 practitioner for cognitive decline prevention.
An Amazon best-selling author, Dr. Gray wrote Your Longevity Blueprint and Your Fertility Blueprint, and hosts the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast. She co-founded Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals with her husband, Eric. After her own ten-year fertility journey, she now specializes in helping couples optimize reproductive health through functional medicine. Having lost her grandmother to vascular dementia, she is personally committed to helping families avoid cognitive decline. Dr. Gray founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa.
In this episode:
I describe my 10-year journey of trying to conceive, including testing, treatments, IUIs, IVF, failed transfers, and my emotional struggle

How, even as a nurse practitioner with a doctorate in functional medicine and over 15 years of clinical experience, I still struggled with infertility

Why I believe unexplained infertility is simply uninvestigated infertility

I outline six major factors that contributed to my infertility, explaining why they needed to be addressed together, not in isolation

How the functional and integrative medicine approaches differ from those of conventional medicine

I highlight the windows for egg and sperm development and explain how changes made during that time can improve egg and sperm quality

The combination of conventional and functional medicine treatments I used, which ultimately led to the birth of my sons
Links and Resources:
Interested in purchasing Your Fertility Blueprint or watching the full book launch presentation?
Visit: https://yourlongevityblueprint.com/yourfertilityblueprint/
Guest Social Media Links:
@stephaniegraydnp
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