Your Longevity Blueprint

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

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January 14241: The Hormone Dysfunction Epidemic: What GLP-1 Drugs Reveal About Metabolic Health Part 1
What if the explosion of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy is not a weight loss revolution, but rather a warning sign that something in our metabolic health is fundamentally broken?
Today, we take a deep dive into the lesser-known satiety hormones, such as CCK and PYY, exploring how dysfunction in these hormones could be silently accelerating your aging and sabotaging your health span.
I’m excited to welcome Ashley Koff, a registered dietitian with more than 25 years of experience in functional and integrative nutrition, for a two-part series. In Part 1 today, we break down why your satiety hormones may be underperforming, how this links to aging and longevity, and simple strategies you can start using today to support metabolic health naturally.
How to support your weight-health hormones:
Focus on supporting your digestion first, rather than jumping straight into weight loss or metabolic fixes

Ensure you’re consuming enough protein and amino acids to support peptide hormone production

Reduce gut irritants like alcohol, ultra-processed ingredients, and unnecessary fasting

Nourish your body consistently, especially during times of hormonal change, instead of restricting

View digestive symptoms as signs of dysfunction instead of problems to push through or ignore
Bio: Ashley Koff
Ashley Koff is a registered dietician and who is the founder of the Better Nutrition Program (BNP), the nutrition course director for UC Irvine’s Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute’s Integrative and Functional Medicine Fellowship, and a faculty member at the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy (IFNA), where she teaches “An Integrative and Functional Nutrition Approach to Obesity and Weight Management.”
She is also the author of the upcoming book Your Best Shot (HarperOne, Jan. 6, 2026). A practitioner for more than 25 years, Koff is leading a transformative movement in personalized nutrition, turning “better, not perfect” choices into practical, sustainable strategies that deliver real health outcomes. Through patient stories and personal experience, she shows that optimal health is not just possible — it’s essential to living your fullest life. Koff has been recognized as one of CNN’s Top 100 Health Makers, featured in InStyle as “Hollywood’s Leading Dietitian,” and selected as Westin’s global nutrition ambassador.
In this episode:
How separating weight from health leads to unhealthy behavior and long-term metabolic dysfunction

Why a balanced approach is essential when using GLP-1 agonists and other interventions

The importance of viewing digestive distress as an early warning sign, not a side effect to ignore

How short-term diet “wins” can feel hopeful, yet fail to solve the underlying issue

How metabolic health data points to a larger issue than most people realize

The role weight-regulating hormones play beyond hunger and blood sugar

Why supporting your weight health is foundational to your longevity
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Ashley Koff on Instagram
The Better Nutrition Program
Your Best Shot
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January 07240: Root Causes Over Prescriptions: A Functional Medicine Approach to Women's Health Part 2
I am delighted to have Dr. Austin Lake with me for a two-part series.
In Part 1, we discussed women’s health, exploring the importance of informed consent around birth control and of finding the root cause of why it was prescribed for you. Today, in Part 2, we cover many topics, including microplastics, praying before meals, deep breathing, supplements, faith, and nicotine.
If you have not done so already, please listen to Part 1 first.
Ways to regulate your nervous system:
Shift into slow, diaphragmatic breathing when your body feels tense or overstimulated

Make mealtimes a seated, unhurried ritual instead of something done on the move

Reinforce your nervous system balance with proper hydration, minerals, and sufficient magnesium

Build small moments of gratitude and prayer into your daily routine
Bio: Dr. Austin Lake
Dr. Austin Lake is a functional medicine provider, health educator, and founder of Wholly Health, a transformative health program that helps individuals restore energy, balance hormones, and reclaim health using holistic, evidence-based strategies.
He holds a doctorate in physiotherapy, a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology, and board certification in functional medicine.
He has guided thousands of clients through challenges like chronic fatigue, weight struggles, autoimmune disorders, thyroid imbalances, and metabolic dysfunction—addressing the true root causes rather than masking symptoms with pharmaceuticals or medical procedures.
His passion for holistic health was born out of personal experience: watching his brother battle leukemia, his father suffer multiple heart attacks, and his mother live with autoimmune disease. These trials forged a mission to uncover why people get sick—and how to truly heal.
Grounded in biblical principles, Dr. Lake’s approach integrates faith, science, and natural healing. He empowers individuals to break free from the cycle of prescription dependency and to steward their health with intention. With a following of about 1.5 million across social media platforms, his work reaches a global audience with practical insights, myth-busting education, and faith-driven encouragement.
When not working with clients or educating online, Dr. Lake enjoys time with his wife, Carlie, and their four children, where they live a simple, natural life centered around faith, family, and wellness. He is also a passionate advocate for homeschooling and equipping the next generation for healthy, purpose-filled lives. His mission is simple: to help people reclaim their health, their vitality, and their God-given potential—one life at a time.
In this episode:
The importance of filtering your water at home

Tips for regulating the nervous system

Why women on birth control must follow a healthy diet, take quality supplements, and be intentional with their daily routines and rhythms

Some advice for women trying to conceive

Why antioxidants are essential for women who want to conceive

What are the benefits of nicotine?

How Dr. Lake incorporates faith into his practice with his clients
Links and Resources:
Get a 10% discount on Dr. Lake’s recommended best basic supplements
Purchase Dr. Austin Lake’s ebook, Wholly Health
Dr. Lake’s free health quiz
Guest Social Media Links:
Dr. Austin Lake on Instagram
Dr. Austin Lake on Facebook
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35 min
December 31, 2025239: Root Causes Over Prescriptions: A Functional Medicine Approach to Women's Health Part 1
I am delighted to have Dr. Austin Lake with me for a two-part series.
In Part 1 today, we dive into women’s health, exploring the importance of informed consent around birth control and of finding the root cause of why it was prescribed for you.
How to avoid the methylation problems with long-term birth-control use:
• Avoid folic acid, and take active folate to counter folate loss
• Maintain adequate B6 to prevent methylation from stalling
• If you have MTHFR, take active folate instead of synthetic folic acid to support proper methylation
Bio: Dr. Austin Lake
Dr. Austin Lake is a functional medicine provider, health educator, and founder of Wholly Health, a transformative health program that helps individuals restore energy, balance hormones, and reclaim health using holistic, evidence-based strategies.
He holds a doctorate in physiotherapy, a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology, and board certification in functional medicine.
He has guided thousands of clients through challenges like chronic fatigue, weight struggles, autoimmune disorders, thyroid imbalances, and metabolic dysfunction—addressing the true root causes rather than masking symptoms with pharmaceuticals or medical procedures.
His passion for holistic health was born out of personal experience: watching his brother battle leukemia, his father suffer multiple heart attacks, and his mother live with autoimmune disease. These trials forged a mission to uncover why people get sick—and how to truly heal.
Grounded in biblical principles, Dr. Lake’s approach integrates faith, science, and natural healing. He empowers individuals to break free from the cycle of prescription dependency and to steward their health with intention. With a following of about 1.5 million across social media platforms, his work reaches a global audience with practical insights, myth-busting education, and faith-driven encouragement.
When not working with clients or educating online, Dr. Lake enjoys time with his wife, Carlie, and their four children, where they live a simple, natural life centered around faith, family, and wellness. He is also a passionate advocate for homeschooling and equipping the next generation for healthy, purpose-filled lives. His mission is simple: to help people reclaim their health, their vitality, and their God-given potential—one life at a time.
In this episode:
Dr. Lake recounts his social media controversies

How long-term birth control alters B6, folate, zinc, and copper levels, impairs methylation, and disrupts hormone balance

How to support methylation

Ways to address heavy cycles, acne, or hormonal imbalances without relying on birth control

How good nutrition, hydration, and maintaining a healthy circadian rhythm can help you balance your hormones

The value of reducing chronic stress to prevent cortisol-driven hormone shifts

The importance of avoiding xenoestrogens and supporting detox pathways
Links and Resources:
Get a 10% discount on Dr. Lake’s recommended best basic supplements
Purchase Dr. Austin Lake’s ebook, Wholly Health
Dr. Lake’s free health quiz

Guest Social Media Links:
Dr. Austin Lake on Instagram
Dr. Austin Lake on Facebook
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35 min
December 24, 2025238: Life Is Happening FOR You with Amy Wienands
What if the miracle you've been waiting for is on the other side of your next move?
I am excited to have Amy Wienands, host of the You Are More podcast, with me today to dive into overcoming fear and honoring commitments to yourself, and explain how to turn your place of pain into your place of rain.
Ways to honor your commitments to yourself:
Win the moment by taking the first small step each day

Follow through consistently, even when it feels uncomfortable

Build self-trust to amplify success in all areas of your life
Bio: Amy Wienands
Amy Wienands is a wife, mother to twins & President/CEO of Amy Wienands Real Estate. Amy is no stranger to the real estate industry and creating impact.
For nearly three decades, Amy has been committed to creating an impact in her community and the growth of those around her, through the “vehicle of real estate.”
After 20 years as an independent agent, Amy took a leap of faith and started the Cedar Valley’s first team-centric real estate office - Amy Wienands Real Estate.
Amy and her team have been consistently ranked one of the Top 100 Teams in the Nation and Iowa’s #1 team of REALTORS®️ for the past 8 years. Starting with a staff of just two in 2013, the team has continued to grow exponentially!
Purpose & a servant heart lead her team to embody their slogan “Obsessively Working For You”. It’s not all real estate for Amy, though.
Her biggest passion in this life is to help people live out their purpose. She knows she’s been put on this earth for “more” and is called to inspire, motivate, and leave a significant mark on this world.
She is the host of the You Are More Podcast, a place of revelation and encouragement for all, and a pillar of faith for many. Amy is a firm believer that hard work, principles of faith, and having the “pop-back” factor are the keys to success.
In this episode:
How Amy’s early experiences shaped her mindset and values

The importance of being resilient and able to recover quickly from setbacks for achieving success

How Amy’s faith and belief in a higher purpose guide her decisions and actions

How to discern whether your fear is real or whether you are being guided by prudence

How future pacing can help you overcome discouragement and paralysis

The value of consistently taking action (even small steps)

Why you need to honor your commitments to yourself if you want to develop self-trust, authenticity, and confidence

The importance of gratitude and maintaining a positive perspective

How God can use your brokenness to birth a breakthrough
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You Are More Podcast
Amy's Facebook
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You Are More Store
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51 min
December 17, 2025237: Unstuck: Breaking Down Adhesions for Fertility & Pain Relief with Larry & Belinda Wurn
Today, I am delighted to be joined by the pioneers who changed everything for me. They are Larry and Belinda Wurn, the creators of Clear Passage therapy.
We are diving into a topic today that was pivotal in my own fertility journey. We’re talking about adhesions, the invisible internal bonds that form after surgery, infection, or trauma, quietly disrupting your body in ways most people never suspect. They can block fallopian tubes, trigger chronic pain, cause bowel obstructions, and prevent conception, yet most women are unaware of them.
After being left with a frozen pelvis and debilitating pain following surgery and radiation, doctors told Belinda she would live with pain forever. Larry and Belinda refused to accept that, and over the next 40 years, they developed a therapy that has helped about 2,000 women reverse infertility, avoid major surgeries, and reclaim their lives without drugs or surgery.
Their work was game-changing for me, and I know it can help many of you, too. Stay tuned to learn what adhesions are, how they affect fertility and overall health, and how this remarkable therapy works.
Techniques to Reduce Adhesion-Related Tightness
Gentle abdominal massage using light fingertip pressure over the abdomen

Diaphragmatic breathing to relax the abdominal wall and support tissue glide

Pelvic and hip mobility movements (slow tilts, circles, and side bends)

Walking or other low-impact movement to maintain circulation and flexibility

Soft myofascial stretching with long, gentle holds

Light heat therapy to relax superficial tension and improve comfort
Bio: Larry & Belinda Wurn
Larry and Belinda Wurn are physical therapists who have spent over 40 years developing Clear Passage®️ therapy, a non surgical, drug free, hands on approach designed to reduce adhesions and restore function.
Their work began after Belinda developed a frozen pelvis following surgery and radiation in 1984. When doctors warned further surgery would worsen her condition, the couple pursued extensive training and began creating manual techniques to decrease adhesions naturally.
Clear Passage®️ therapy has been supported by peer reviewed research and shown to reverse infertility, reduce chronic pain, improve sexual function, and clear bowel obstructions. The Wurns train therapists internationally, with clinics serving patients across the USA and UK.
In this episode:
What adhesions are, and why most women never even know they have them

How adhesions impact women’s health and fertility

Why conventional scans cannot detect adhesions

How trained practitioners detect the presence of adhesions

The benefits of Clear Passage Therapy over conventional treatment

The best way to schedule your Clear Passage therapy sessions for the most effective results

How to maintain the results after Clear Passage therapy
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What physicians are saying about Clear Passage® and the Wurn Technique®
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52 min
December 10, 2025236: The Device That's Disrupting Stress: A Deep Dive with Pulsetto's Founder Part 2
I’m excited to have Povilas Sabaliauskas, the CEO of Pulsetto, joining me for Part 2 of a two-part series.
In Part 1, Povilas explained what the vagus nerve is and how it acts as a necessary mental toothbrush for us. In Part 2 today, he discusses the Pulsetto device itself, the different models, and how it helps to boost hormones, reduce stress, and improve sleep.
Stay tuned until the end, where he offers a discount code so you can try the Pulsetto out for yourself.
How to Maximize the Benefits of the Pulsetto
Use it twice daily

Use it consistently, as the benefits increase over time

Do a session before bed for better sleep

Monitor your HRV, stress, and sleep with a wearable device to track your progress
Bio: Povilas Sabaliauskas
Povilas Sabaliauskas is the co-founder and CEO of Pulsetto, one of the fastest-growing wellness tech companies in the world.
A leader in non-invasive neuromodulation, Pulsetto is redefining how we approach stress, sleep, and recovery — through wearable vagus nerve stimulation backed by science and loved by high-performers around the globe.
With a background in tech and performance coaching, Povilas has become a passionate advocate for making cutting-edge wellness tools accessible to everyone — not just elite athletes or clinical patients.
Under his leadership, Pulsetto has partnered with leading researchers, completed clinical trials, and grown to over 100,000 users across Europe and the U.S. Povilas brings a unique mix of business strategy, biohacking curiosity, and real-world stress recovery insights — making him a fresh voice in the growing world of neuromodulation and mental resilience.
In this episode:
How 30 days of consistent Pulsetto use can reduce cortisol levels by almost 50%

First-time Pulsetto users often report deeper sleep and vivid dreams

How athletes use the Pulsetto to reduce pre-event stress and support their recovery

Early data suggest that the Pulsetto can reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure

The importance of using the Pulsetto daily to achieve noticeable results

The benefits of wearable devices for tracking the effects of the Pulsetto

How vagal stimulation can help manage insulin spikes
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A practitioner-exclusive, plant-based supplement designed to enhance your body’s natural fullness signals (GLP-1 and PYY), helping reduce cravings and calorie intake. Available only through clinics such as the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic.
Visit us or order here: https://ihhclinic.com/
Guest Social Media Links:
Povilas Sabaliauskas on LinkedIn
Pulsetto Device on YouTube
YouTube: Immediate Relief from Stress & Burnout with Pulsetto and CEO Povilas Sabaliauskas
YouTube: How to Reduce Stress and Calm Your Nervous System in Just 4 Minutes using a New Device
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32 min
December 03, 2025235: The Device That's Disrupting Stress: A Deep Dive with Pulsetto's Founder Part 1
I’m excited to have Povilas Sabaliauskas, the CEO of Pulsetto, joining me for a two-part series.
I truly believe that the Pulsetto is the best vagus nerve stimulator on the market. Today, in Part 1, Povilas explains what the vagus nerve is and how it acts as a necessary mental toothbrush for us.
The Benefits of Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Helps the body shift from fight-or-flight to relaxation

Enhances sleep quality and supports faster recovery

Builds long-term stress resilience

Calms the nervous system and promotes mental well-being
Bio: Povilas Sabaliauskas
Povilas Sabaliauskas is the co-founder and CEO of Pulsetto, one of the fastest-growing wellness tech companies in the world.
A leader in non-invasive neuromodulation, Pulsetto is redefining how we approach stress, sleep, and recovery — through wearable vagus nerve stimulation backed by science and loved by high-performers around the globe.
With a background in tech and performance coaching, Povilas has become a passionate advocate for making cutting-edge wellness tools accessible to everyone — not just elite athletes or clinical patients.
Under his leadership, Pulsetto has partnered with leading researchers, completed clinical trials, and grown to over 100,000 users across Europe and the U.S. Povilas brings a unique mix of business strategy, biohacking curiosity, and real-world stress recovery insights — making him a fresh voice in the growing world of neuromodulation and mental resilience.
In this episode:
Why the vagus nerve is called the highway to health

How the vagus nerve controls the body’s ability to switch between stress and relaxation

How electrical stimulation can help the body to switch from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest

How vagus nerve stimulation boosts stress resilience, sleep quality, and recovery

How daily practices can train your body to handle stress more effectively

How the Pulsetto device acts like a mental toothbrush to reset the brain
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Guest Social Media Links:
Povilas Sabaliauskas on LinkedIn
Pulsetto Device on YouTube
YouTube: Immediate Relief from Stress & Burnout with Pulsetto and CEO Povilas Sabaliauskas
YouTube: Interview with Nick Engerer from A Longer Life and Povilas Sabaliauskas from Pulsetto
YouTube: How to Reduce Stress and Calm Your Nervous System in Just 4 Minutes using a New Device
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29 min
November 26, 2025234: Why Cardiovascular Health is Women's #1 Longevity Lever & And How to Protect It - Part 2
I have Andie Crosby with me again for the second part of a two-part series on why cardiovascular health is the number one longevity lever for women.
Today, in Part 2, we explore how a healthy endothelial glycocalyx matrix helps your body produce more nitric oxide, which supports energy, sexual vitality, and even skin radiance. We also explain what could damage your ability to produce nitric oxide naturally.
If you have not yet done so, please listen to Part 1 first, to learn about the endothelial glycocalyx matrix before listening to Part 2.
How to Support Nitric Oxide Production
Maintain a healthy glycocalyx through diet, exercise, and lifestyle

Test your nitric oxide levels to know if you are deficient

Supplement strategically if your levels are low

Exercise regularly to increase nitric oxide during activity and improve recovery afterward
Bio: Andie Crosby
Andie Crosby is a seasoned business leader and passionate advocate for health and longevity.
After decades leading marketing and brand development for companies like Nike, Apple, and Procter & Gamble, her focus shifted in her 40s when she experienced firsthand the impact of hormonal changes, inflammation, and the power of nutrition to transform health.
A simple elimination diet revealed how profoundly food and lifestyle impacted her well-being, sparking a deep curiosity about health and healing.
This led her to The Institute for Functional Medicine, where she became the first Chief Marketing Officer.
Over ten years, Andie built IFM’s marketing and partnerships teams, driving a 13-fold increase in practitioner education and advancing personalized, systems-based care.
Today, as President of Calroy Health Sciences, Andie leads innovation in cardiovascular and joint health.
Her mission is to raise awareness of the vascular system’s foundational role - not only in disease prevention but also in longevity, brain health, and performance. She believes we have the tools to change the trajectory of our healthspan and empowers people to take control by asking the right questions.
Andie brings a relatable, purpose-driven perspective on living longer, better, and embracing midlife as a powerful opportunity for health transformation.
In this episode:
What is nitric oxide?

Why the glycocalyx is critical for nitric oxide production and blood vessel function

How nitric oxide affects blood pressure, circulation, sexual health, and recovery after exercise

How aging and lifestyle choices reduce natural nitric oxide

How to monitor your nitric oxide level

The benefits of targeted supplementation

Why proactive cardiovascular care is crucial
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November 19, 2025233: Why Cardiovascular Health is Women's #1 Longevity Lever & And How to Protect It - Part 1
I’m excited to have Andie Crosby join me for a two-part series.
In Part 1 today, we dive into why cardiovascular health is the number one longevity lever for women and how it is often ignored until it is too late. We explore the critical role of the endothelial glycocalyx, a microscopic life-sustaining structure that is essential for vascular integrity, the inflammation response, and nutrient delivery.
In Part 2 next week, we will cover how nitric oxide supports energy, sexual vitality, and even skin radiance, and factors that could damage the ability to produce it naturally.
How to Protect and Support the Endothelial Glycocalyx
Reduce stress

Manage blood sugar

Prioritize sleep

Meditate

Take clinically researched supplements.

Monitor your cardiovascular health with diagnostics and lifestyle tracking to catch and reverse arterial aging before it starts to progress.
Bio: Andie Crosby
Andie Crosby is a seasoned business leader and passionate advocate for health and longevity.
After decades leading marketing and brand development for companies like Nike, Apple, and Procter & Gamble, her focus shifted in her 40s when she experienced firsthand the impact of hormonal changes, inflammation, and the power of nutrition to transform health.
A simple elimination diet revealed how profoundly food and lifestyle impacted her well-being, sparking a deep curiosity about health and healing.
This led her to the Institute for Functional Medicine, where she became the first Chief Marketing Officer.
Over ten years, Andie built IFM’s marketing and partnerships teams, driving a 13-fold increase in practitioner education and advancing personalized, systems-based care.
Today, as President of Calroy Health Sciences, Andie leads innovation in cardiovascular and joint health.
Her mission is to raise awareness of the vascular system’s foundational role - not only in disease prevention, but also in longevity, brain health, and performance. She believes we have the tools to change the trajectory of our healthspan and empowers people to take control by asking the right questions.
Andie brings a relatable, purpose-driven perspective on living longer, better, and embracing midlife as a powerful opportunity for health transformation.
In this episode:
Why traditional health measures do not always reveal hidden cardiovascular risks

The value of vascular age testing to uncover silent inflammation and plaque in arteries

How lifestyle and stress factors can silently impact heart health over time.

How perimenopause and hormonal changes dramatically increase cardiovascular risk in women

Why cardiovascular disease is often overlooked until it’s too late

What advanced diagnostics can reveal beyond a standard blood panel

How emerging knowledge about the endothelial glycocalyx is reshaping our understanding of vascular health

The benefits of supplements, meditation, stress management, and improving your diet to reverse arterial aging
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Calroy Health Sciences on Instagram
Calroy Health Sciences on Facebook
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32 min
November 12, 2025232: When the Expert Becomes the Patient: Dr. Stephanie Gray's Fertility Journey Part 2
I am excited to have Ashley Grabe joining me today for Part 2 of a two-part series, where she asks me about my new book, Your Fertility Blueprint: Renovating Your Reproductive Health, which will launch on Tuesday, November 25th.
This is not just another fertility book. It’s a groundbreaking guide that bridges the gap between functional and conventional medicine, written by someone who has lived the journey firsthand, both as a practitioner and a patient.
Infertility can be a difficult topic to discuss, which is why this book truly matters. Whether you are just starting to plan a family or have been on this path for some time, it offers hope, validation, faith, and practical insights you will not find anywhere else.
Tips for Improving Fertility
Reduce inflammation by cutting out seed oils and processed foods

Monitor thyroid, progesterone, cervical mucus, and sperm DNA quality

Address any past traumas

Combine functional medicine with conventional fertility treatments

Maintain hope, trust the timing, and use setbacks to guide your next steps
Bio: Stephanie Gray
Stephanie Gray, DNP, MS, ARNP, AGNP- C, ABAAHP, FAARFM, is a functional medicine provider who helps men and women build sustainable and optimal health and longevity so that they can focus on what matters most to them! She has been working as a nurse practitioner since 2009. Dr. Gray completed her doctorate, focusing on estrogen metabolism, from the University of Iowa in 2011. Additionally, she has a Master’s in Metabolic Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida’s Medical School. Her expertise lies within integrative, anti-aging, and functional medicine. Dr. Gray is arguably one of the Midwest’s most credentialed female healthcare providers, combining many certifications and trainings. In 2013, she completed an Advanced fellowship in Anti-Aging Regenerative, and Functional Medicine and became the first BioTe-certified provider in Iowa to administer hormone pellets. She is one of Dr. Nirala Jacobi’s SIBO doctor-approved practitioners and is also one of Dr. Jill Crista’s certified mold-literate providers. She has appeared on numerous podcasts, summits, and TV interviews and is a contributor to various health publications. She is the initial author of the FNP Mastery App and an Amazon best-selling author of her first book, Your Longevity Blueprint, and author of her second book, Your Fertility Blueprint. Dr. Gray is the host of the Your Longevity Blueprint podcast and co-founder of Your Longevity Blueprint Nutraceuticals with her husband, Eric. After her own ten-year fertility journey, she now also specializes in helping couples optimize their reproductive health through functional medicine approaches. They enjoy spending time outdoors with their sons. They founded the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic in Hiawatha, Iowa.
In this episode:
How seed oils can silently harm egg and sperm quality

How chronic stress and high cortisol can impair your ability to conceive

The value of optimizing egg, sperm, gut, and vaginal health

How unresolved trauma or emotional blocks can interfere with fertility

The benefits of having faith, hope, and a support system for your fertility journey

How combining functional medicine with conventional treatments can enhance your fertility

How persistence, intuition, and trust in your body’s signals can guide you when medical interventions fall short
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Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic
Podcast production by Team Podcast
41 min