What if improving fertility isn’t only about age or hormone levels, but about the health of the entire biological terrain? In this episode, Lorne Brown sits down with fertility expert, licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and bestselling author Aimee Raupp to explore egg quality, mitochondrial health, inflammation, insulin resistance, sperm health, and the often-overlooked role of the nervous system. They discuss what may be missing from conventional fertility workups and the lifestyle, metabolic, and mind-body factors that Aimee believes can influence reproductive health. Key Takeaways: Egg quality is about more than chronological age. Biological health and mitochondrial function also matter.Metabolic health matters for fertility. Aimee highlights the relationship between insulin resistance, inflammation, immune function, and reproductive health.Fertility is not only about the egg. Sperm health and the uterine environment are important parts of the equation.“Unexplained” infertility may warrant a deeper look. Aimee discusses expanded testing for metabolic, inflammatory, thyroid, autoimmune, microbiome, and uterine factors.The nervous system belongs in the fertility conversation. Stress patterns, beliefs, and the way the body responds to its environment may be another piece of the fertility picture. Where to find Aimee Raupp: Website:https://aimeeraupp.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/AimeeRauppFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/bodybeliefexpert/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/user/aeraupp Aimee Raupp’s Bio: Aimee Raupp, MS, LAc, is a fertility expert, licensed acupuncturist, researcher, bestselling author, and women’s health advocate with more than 20 years of clinical experience. Her integrative approach combines Traditional Chinese Medicine, functional nutrition, and current research in metabolism, inflammation, mitochondrial health, and the microbiome to support fertility, egg quality, hormonal health, and IVF outcomes. She is the author of five books, including The Egg Quality Diet and the newly revised Yes, You Can Get Pregnant. Aimee works with clients worldwide through fertility coaching and sees patients in New York and Connecticut. She is also the founder of Aimee Raupp Beauty and co-founder of Rejoova, and her work has been featured on The View, GOOP, Well+Good, Glamour, and other major wellness platforms. 📧 For guest opportunities, collaborations or sponsorship inquiries, please email us at: info@lornebrown.com How to connect to Lorne Brown online and in person (Vancouver, BC) Acubalance.ca book virtual or in person conscious work sessions with Dr. Lorne Brown Lornebrown.com Conscious hacks and tools to optimize your fertility by Dr. Lorne Brown: https://acubalance.ca/conscious-work/ Connect with Lorne and the podcast on Instagram: @coherence_code_podcast @acubalancewellnesscentre @lorne_brown_official DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. This podcast offers information to help the listener cooperate with physicians, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers in a mutual quest for optimal well-being. We advise listeners to carefully review and understand the ideas presented, and to consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Under no circumstances shall Acubalance, any guests or contributors to the Coherence Code Podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Acubalance be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.